Job Description

At Eakin Healthcare, we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We are a family-owned global medical device company with a proud heritage of innovation and care. We deliver innovative solutions across Ostomy, Respiratory, and Surgical therapies, along with our Respond home delivery service. Founded over 50 years ago, we now have a team of over 700 dedicated people across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres and export to over 60 countries. We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work®! And we’re proud to be named among the Best Workplaces in Healthcare and Best Workplaces for Women

At Eakin Healthcare, we’re united by one mission: working together to improve lives - just like we’ve been doing for over five decades.

WHY JOIN US?

We’re good at what we do – come and join us and you can benefit from:

• Blended Working
• Bonus
• Company car and / or allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
• Option to buy holiday days
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
  
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
  

ABOUT THE ROLE

Eakin Healthcare require a Community Stoma Care Nurse to join their team in Ireland providing an excellent level of care to patients following their discharge from hospital. The growth ambition for the business within Ireland relies heavily upon the reputation of this nursing service. With ambitious plans for the future, we are seeking to strengthen our team by recruiting a dedicated Community Stoma Care Nurse for a territory in the Dublin region and surrounding counties.

Although we can be flexible on territory, size and working days for the right candidate, it should be noted that the role is a part time position, ideally working 22.5 hours per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a professional stoma care service to patients in the community based on a defined referral pathway.
• Receive patient referrals from hospital and community health care professionals.
• Provide required feedback to referring healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.
• Deliver teaching / training for carers, family and health care professionals.
• Keep up to date with relevant products available within the Irish market.
• Provide feedback to marketing and research and development.
• Undertake continuous personal development.

Other

• To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety policy
• To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Essential

• Registered Nurse Qualification.
• Registered with NMBI.
• Stoma or colorectal background.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car.
• IT skills including Excel.
• Flexibility to meet patient and service needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work autonomously, be dynamic and forward thinking.
• Comfortable working in the community often at patient’s home.

• Able to work remotely as part of a dispersed team.
• Able to accommodate administrative tasks and small product stock at home.

Desirable

• In possession of or be willing to work towards a dedicated stoma care qualification.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Work closely with nurse advisors to discuss patient referrals, share market information and ensure continuity of service.
• Regular communication with other departments including marketing and research and development.

External

• Continual communication with referring nurses and patients in order to implement the appropriate care plan.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Extensive local travel in your area.
• Occasional travel to UK mainland will be required.

COMPETENCIES

Business Insight

Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

Customer Focus

Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Manages Complexity

Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Action Oriented

Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Plans and Aligns

Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Ensures Accountability

Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Interpersonal Savvy

Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Instills Trust

Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.

The closing date for applications is: Monday 11th May 2025.

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this role earlier than planned.

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