Stoma Care Nurse Specialist

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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Dorchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 specialist nurse within the Stoma Care team. Recent and relevant experience in stoma care / surgical nursing is essential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic forward-thinking and motivated individual to join our Stoma Care team. If you have a passion for problem solving and improving outcomes for new stoma patients we want to hear from you!

We are a small friendly welcoming team, dedicated to providing the best care for our patients and are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals who can bring unique skills to expand on our existing dynamic team. In return we will provide a supportive working environment with plenty of learning opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will responsible for pre and post op stoma teaching for patients. Providing patients with the best opportunity for independence and confidence in managing their stomas on discharge.

This role will include working with patients on the inpatient wards as well as daily outpatient clinics.

There will also be an element of providing teaching and education for staff.

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care.
• To utilise advanced nursing skills and extensive knowledge base to undertake specialist assessments, critically analysing complex information to make informed decisions regarding appropriate treatment/intervention to ensure the delivery of highly specialist care.
• Coordinate patient centred care from diagnosis onwards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote the health and empowerment of patients.
• To review patients following discharge by maintaining telephone, clinic and home visits for as long as required and ensure that ongoing support is in place as necessary.
• To support the other multidisciplinary teams in the provision of high quality stoma management for patients at Dorset County Hospitals.
• Promote and participate in multidisciplinary team working – attend MDT meetings and communicate and coordinate information obtained.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult).
• Post Registration Qualification or experience in this specialty
• Teaching/Assessing Qualification
• Evidence of recent, relevant professional and personal development.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Significant relevant post registration experience in an acute setting
• Significant recent post registration experience working within a Stoma care service.
• Experience of motivating and supporting a team.
• Experience of providing training.
• Experience of change management
• Awareness of applied anatomy and physiology in related area
• Experience of presenting to others.
• Experience of managing resources.
• Awareness of standard setting and clinical governance (research, audit and quality improvement).
• Experience of supporting patients with chronic conditions.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of stoma management, operations, care and trouble shooting.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues for a patient living with a stoma.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Information Governance in relation to the Stoma Care Team
• Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation, both written and via computer systems which includes local databases and the Coloplast Mime Patient Record System.
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Decision making skills-both clinical and non-clinical

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Our Values

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.

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