Senior Specialist Nurse - Stoma Care

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, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

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Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse looking to develop your specialist practice within a supportive and highly regarded team?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Stoma Care Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Colorectal Nursing Service at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) is based primarily at the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals.

As part of our friendly and experienced team, you will play a vital role in supporting patients undergoing stoma surgery and those living with a stoma, helping them achieve confidence, independence and the best possible quality of life.

We are looking for a motivated nurse with excellent communication and clinical skills, a passion for patient-centred care, and a commitment to service excellence. In return, we offer a welcoming team environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to patients across Oxfordshire and beyond.

The post holder will provide expert stoma care to patients undergoing stoma formation, those living with a stoma, and patients with an ileoanal pouch across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. They will deliver specialist assessment, advice, education and support throughout the patient pathway, including pre-operative counselling, post-operative management, discharge planning and long-term follow-up. Working as an autonomous practitioner and key member of the multidisciplinary team, the Stoma Care CNS will support patients to develop self-management skills, promote independence and proactively manage stoma and pouch-related complications.

The role also involves providing specialist advice and education to healthcare professionals, contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and supporting timely discharge and patient flow through the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield…