Please Note: The application deadline for this vacancy has now passed.
Vacancy Introduction
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 patient care post-surgery and existing patients with their stoma care.
The successful candidate will work with 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.
The successful candidate will be reviewing existing stoma patients via home visits, assessing their needs and providing the appropriate advice and support to improve their stoma care. The successful candidate will have their own case load of patients and be allocated an area of Leeds to cover however, you will be expected to work city wide at times.
You will be providing education and training to the wider multi-disciplinary teams. You will be part of the community stoma team and will form part of CUCS (Continence, Urology and Continence Service). You 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.
The successful candidate will be reviewing existing stoma patients via home visits, assessing their needs and providing the appropriate advice and support to improve their stoma care. The successful candidate will have their own case load of patients and be allocated an area of Leeds to cover however, you will be expected to work city wide at times.
You will be providing education and training to the wider multi-disciplinary teams. You will be part of the community stoma team and will form part of CUCS (Continence, Urology and Continence Service). You 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.
For further information regarding this job please contact Sarah Smith on 07983583552,
Sarah.smith423@nhs.net
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.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply
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.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
