About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a PEG support Nurse to work within the PEG service within Gastroenterology in the Medicine Division.
The team consists of 1 X WTE PEG Specialist Nurse with Gastroenterology Consultant support.
The successful candidate must be a highly motivated and organised individual, who can communicate effectively. You will be expected to work well independently and as part of a team to ensure high quality of patient care.
This role is an ideal starting position for anyone who wants to develop their nursing skills within the PEG team . The role will be based across Monday-Friday 9-5pm.
For an informal discussions please contact us to discuss this role further.
Main duties of the job
The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family requiring a PEG through treatment and throughout the care journey. Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for PEG patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the PEG support Nurse. This role is to work with the PEG specialist nurse supporting patients who have been identified as requiring a PEG or who have a PEG insitu.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential
Registered General Nurse First level degree or equivalent
Desirable
Post-basic qualification in gastrointestinal disease related subject Recognised teaching qualification Advanced Communication skills training Experience in PEG
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Demonstrable Experience within Speciality Evidence of continued professional development IT Literate
Desirable
Previous CNS Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Arrowe Park Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)