A very exciting position has opened within our IBD service on the Worthing Site.
The IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will provide a highly specialist nursing contribution to the clinical management and education of patients referred to the service in collaboration with the multidisciplinary gastroenterology team across hospital settings.
You will be a clinical expert within the field of IBD, and a role model to others demonstrating high standards of quality care, facilitation and clinical leadership provision to others.
The role will require intensive training with both internal and external courses. The banding for this position is very much dependant on the level of training and is a progression role starting at a band 6 and progressing to a band 7 once a level of training is completed. Support will be provided to obtain this training and ongoing leaning.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Acts as a clinical expert in the development of clinical nursing services with the field of IBD, implementing National strategies at a local level and contributing towards strategic decision making, and implementing policies appropriate to the speciality.
Provides expert clinical advice and education to patients promoting a culture that supports self-management and health and wellbeing.
Delivers specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Johanna Fox Job title: Matron Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07702015922
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