Stoma and Colorectal Specialist Nurse Practitioner

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Stoma and Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Dr Grays Hospital

Fixed-term or Secondment 18 months to cover Maternity Leave

Band 6

15 hours per week

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join our Advanced Practice team as a Stoma and Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). This 18-month post has been created to support maternity leave cover while providing a fantastic opportunity for training, development, and progression within a specialist surgical role.

About The Role

This role is ideal for a nurse with a passion for surgery and colorectal care, who is keen to develop advanced specialist skills within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

You Will

• Run CNS-led clinics and provide expert telephone triage
• Support patients across the inpatient pathway, particularly those requiring stoma care
• Deliver holistic, patient-centred education and support from pre-operative assessment through to follow-up

Working closely with the current CNS, you will benefit from a structured period of mentorship and training, preparing you to confidently manage the role independently.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will play a key role in delivering and developing a high-quality stoma care service, including:

• Providing pre- and post-operative education, stoma site marking, discharge planning, and follow-up
• Managing your own clinical caseload, including complex patient needs
• Offering independent, evidence-based advice on stoma appliances and care
• Supporting service improvement, including policy development, audit, and product evaluation
• Contributing to patient support initiatives, including groups, helplines, and education resources

Working with Us

You Will Be Supported By

• The Lead ANP and Surgical ANP team for clinical development and line management
• A highly experienced Surgical Consultant team
• A collaborative MDT environment focused on safe, high-quality patient care

We are committed to your development and will support you to grow your expertise in specialist colorectal nursing and advanced practice skills.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to develop specialist CNS skills in a supported environment
• Work within an established and innovative Advanced Practice team
• Contribute to a service focused on patient-centred care and continuous improvement
• Gain experience in leadership, service development, and education

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate nurse who:

• Has a strong interest in surgical and colorectal care
• Is keen to develop into an autonomous specialist practitioner
• Demonstrates excellent communication, organisational, and clinical skills
• Is committed to education, quality improvement, and patient-centred care

If you would like to be part of a supportive team and develop your career in a rewarding specialist role, we would love to hear from you.

For Further Information Please Contact

Lesley MacLeod Lead ANP

Telephone 01343 567802

Email: ***email_hidden***

Interview date will be 17 June.

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Key Worker Housing Support

Moray Council are offering temporary accommodation for key workers moving to Moray to support recruitment in the public sector, including NHS roles. This opportunity is designed to help individuals who are unable to secure housing locally while starting their new job.

Applicants must be filling a public sector role such as NHS healthcare professionals eg Consultants, Nurses, Physiotherapists where local skills shortages exist.

You must be moving to Moray from outside the area and must be willing to accept a Short Scottish Secure Tenancy (SSST), which is a temporary housing arrangement.

Key worker points will be awarded based on employer confirmation of recruitment need, and housing will be provided for a minimum of six months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. This accommodation option allows applicants time to secure permanent housing while addressing local recruitment challenges.

Successful applicants, if interested, are required to submit an application for housing using Moray Council’s online portal: https://online.moray.gov.uk/ords/houlive_selfserv/f?p=13000:101.

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