Band 6 Colorectal CNS - Colorectal CNS

Are you a nurse with an interest in colorectal surgical nursing and looking for a new challenge? If you are, an exciting opportunity has become available within the Colorectal CNS team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hopsital for a Band 6 Colorectal CNS. This is a part time permanent position (30 hours). The post holder will work within an established CNS team to provide clinical services to patients with colorectal conditions supporting consultant and nurse led clinics, as well as providing in patient stoma and fistula care.

Experience in colorectal and/or gastroenterology nursing would be beneficial, as would experience in multidisciplinary and cross agency working. This is a diverse role with plentiful opportunities for professional development, working within a supportive and friendly team., This role involves working closely with an established multidisciplinary team, in addition to ward and community staff, to achieve seamless care for our patients.

The ability to work autonomously is also necessary, as the role involves providing assessment and treatment independently in nurse led clinics. Excellent communication skills are essential to provide the necessary care and support for patients and their families receiving a diagnosis with long term implications for their quality of life or a life limiting illness. Teaching is a core responsibility and a commitment to providing education for colleagues and patients will be required.

The Colorectal CNS team are committed to providing consistently high standards of nursing care with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.

As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.