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The Lead Nurse of the General Surgery Sub-Directorate within Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking applications from a suitably experienced surgical nurse in the development of a Nurse Specialist within the Stoma Care service primarily within Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Ideally candidates will be expected to be able to study to Degree level, and an existing qualification at Degree level would be advantageous. Evidence of post-registration qualification and experience within Stoma Care would be desirable, however training will be provided on the job. You will be expected to utilise a broad range of knowledge, skills and theory in the provision of in-patient Stoma care service for surgical specialty patients. A fundamental part of the role will be patient support and education. You will also be required to provide ongoing Stoma care to patients within an outpatient setting, this include pre-operative sitting and counselling but also post-discharge follow up. It is expected that the Stoma care nurse will assess patients, provide treatment and monitor the effectiveness of this, in liaison with medical and nursing staff. The Stoma care nurse must also be able to competently perform the necessary technical, invasive, physical assessments and plan of care for this defined patient group. You will be required to adhere to NMC standards and NHSGGC policies. It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC and that you have significant post registration experience. You should have a qualification as a Nurse Prescriber if appropriate.
All interest should be in writing, directly to;
Mrs Fiona Smyth
Lead Nurse General Surgery North
Mobile number 07903680844
Or
Elaine McLeod
Stoma Nurse
Tel 01410211 5499
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs .