Senior Nurse Endoscopist

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Endoscopist within the Gastroenterology department to aid the delivery of the ever-developing Endoscopy Service. The post holder will be competent in performing lower GI Endoscopy and will be expected to work as an autonomous clinical expert within their field of competence in GI Endoscopy and work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team. Through the delivery of their own endoscopy sessions, the post holder will help in supporting the Trust in achieving national set targets, such as the 2 week cancer pathway and 18 week referral to treatment pathway

Main duties of the job

• To provide individual episodes of care to a client group based on assessment of physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs. 2. To demonstrate a high level of clinical decision-making and an ability to monitor and improve standards of care. To work within his/her own scope of professional practice. 3. To work closely with the multi-professional team to develop the nurse endoscopist service and provide expert nursing practice without direct medical supervision but within agreed Trust protocols. 4. To work unsupervised in the provision of clinical care to patients 5. To provide training and education to the multi-professional team, patients and their relatives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1:1 Work as an autonomous practitioner undertaking diagnostic & therapeutic investigations for patients requiring GI endoscopy procedures 1:2 To ensure these lists run efficiently and effectively 1:3 To act as an excellent role model and develop own clinical expertise keeping abreast of changing developments in endoscopy practice. 1:4 To provide quality patient standards in accordance with those identified in the GRS and JAG. 1:5 To ensure that families and carers are involved in the planning and provision of care where this is appropriate. 1:6 To develop mechanisms to monitor user’s perceptions of the service. 1:7 To participate in the formulation and development of clinical governance action plans. 1:8 To actively participate in the Endoscopy Users Group. 1:9 To ensure that nurse lead clinics are organised and run effectively. 1:10 To provide appropriate guidance regarding wellness, lifestyle, disease risks and potential changes in health status, including health awareness, screening and prevention. 1:11 To recognise and refer to appropriate primary care services for clients with acute/chronic conditions.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.