Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Stoma Team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about promoting stoma care to existing stoma patients in their home (with the potential for clinics). Providing stoma advice and support to improve their stoma care, making cost effective decisions where possible. The successful candidate will work with the patients GP, the West Yorkshire ICS, the community stoma team, together with the community neighbourhood teams and will form part of the Continence Urology and Colorectal Service (CUCS). As well as providing stoma skills teaching to small groups of community health care professionals. To achieve this, you will need to be highly self-motivated and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will also have to have the ability and confidence to work autonomously, under pressure and often alone and adhere to the safe lone worker policy.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be reviewing existing stoma patients in a clinic setting or via home visits, assessing their needs and providing the appropriate advice and support to improve their stoma care, making cost effective decisions where possible. They will work closely with the patients GP, the West Yorkshire ICS, the community stoma team and will form part of CUCS (Continence, Urology and Continence Service). They will report into the lead stoma nurse.
You will also have the ability and confidence to work autonomously, under pressure and often alone and adhere to the safe lone worker policy. We will provide on-going support, advice and learning opportunities within the field, with the support of the Band 7 and all other team members. We look forward to a successful applicant joining out team. We are a small team who invest in the staff working with us and we will support you further as you gain knowledge in this fascinating area.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated “Good”, with our Adult Services rated “Outstanding” for caring.
LeedsCommunity Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinatedas this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some of the most important ones:
- 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Highly regarded NHS Pension Scheme
- A supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new starters
- Professional development opportunities including coaching, training and education support
- Salary sacrifice or lease car schemes
- Health and wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and priority access to mental health services
Date posted
19 January 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9833-GS-AS-52-23
Job locations
Halton Clinic
2 Primrose Lane
Halton
Leeds
LS15 7HR
Citywide Service – covering the whole of the city of Leeds
Leeds
LS15 7HR