Job summary
There has never been a better time to
join us at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
We are a friendly and innovative team
who put patient care at the heart of everything we do.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to
join our team as a Full time Registered Nurse Endoscopist, accredited to perform
flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and gastroscopies.
The successful candidates require
excellent organisational and communication skills and must be a team player. You
will be someone who has a passion for making a difference and putting the
patient first. You will be someone who strives to deliver only the best care to
patients and act within the guidelines to ensure faster diagnosis.
You will be supported by an excellent
established team committed to providing an outstanding patient focusing on
service improvement.
Working across both sites you will have
your own dedicated lists. Knowing the demand for endoscopy is growing, the
opportunity to learn and evolve as a Clinician is at your fingertips, you will
continue to develop yourself and support the development of your peers in
training and those working alongside you.
Essential
Criteria
Current NMC registration
Degree Level Education
JAG accredited Non-Medical Endoscopist
qualification in upper & lower GI endoscopy with quality outcomes in line
with JAG guidelines or working towards
Teaching qualification
Independent prescribing qualification
Clinical skills accreditation or
equivalent
Main duties of the job
The post holder
will provide gastrointestinal endoscopic investigation for the diagnosis,
management and clinical care (including treatments) of patients with
gastrointestinal disorders using specialist knowledge and skills.
Please see the
Job description for an overview of the main duties of the role.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
As a Nurse Endoscopist the post-holder will:
Perform the procedure of Colonoscopy / Flexible Sigmoidoscopy/ Gastroscopy following agreed protocols;
Obtain informed consent from patients in line with Trust policy;
Administer sedation in a safe and competent manner working within agreed protocols;
Provide specialist knowledge; undertake investigation and treatment in the diagnosis, management and clinical care of patients with Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal disorders;
Provide diagnostic and therapeutic autonomous Nurse led endoscopy service with skills to perform biopsy / polypectomy and where appropriate refer directly to a consultant for immediate intervention;
Perform flexible sigmoidoscopy through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Bowel Scope service following national guidelines and standards of practice;
Manage referrals through the open access clinic and two week rule pathway;
Work with the Endoscopy team in support of optimal Endoscopy Service provision delivering care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, autonomously undertaking endoscopic procedures, within defined protocols
Timely referral to the cancer MDT where cancer is detected;
Provide expert advice, education, supporting patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals within this specialist field.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
As a Nurse Endoscopist the post-holder will:
Perform the procedure of Colonoscopy / Flexible Sigmoidoscopy/ Gastroscopy following agreed protocols;
Obtain informed consent from patients in line with Trust policy;
Administer sedation in a safe and competent manner working within agreed protocols;
Provide specialist knowledge; undertake investigation and treatment in the diagnosis, management and clinical care of patients with Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal disorders;
Provide diagnostic and therapeutic autonomous Nurse led endoscopy service with skills to perform biopsy / polypectomy and where appropriate refer directly to a consultant for immediate intervention;
Perform flexible sigmoidoscopy through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Bowel Scope service following national guidelines and standards of practice;
Manage referrals through the open access clinic and two week rule pathway;
Work with the Endoscopy team in support of optimal Endoscopy Service provision delivering care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, autonomously undertaking endoscopic procedures, within defined protocols
Timely referral to the cancer MDT where cancer is detected;
Provide expert advice, education, supporting patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals within this specialist field.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Live 1st level NMC Registered Nurse (Adult).
- 1st Degree in relevant associated subject and evidence of post graduate training in relevant subject.
- Clinical skills Acreditation or equivalent.
- Non-medical prescribing Qualification.
- Teaching qualification.
- JAG accredited Non-Medical Endoscopist qualification in upper & lower GI endoscopy with quality outcomes in line with JAG guidelines or working towards.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Nursing experience at band 7 or above.
- Recent experience of care delivery.
- Knowledge and experience of diabetes care.
- Experience of leadership within a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Teaching experience.
- Evidence of current Endoscopist practice hours in line with local and national requirements.
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development must demonstrate development of knowledge and skills in gastroenterology as part of CPD.
- Basic IT skills.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Proven communication skills including experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Knowledge of current professional and Clinical Governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Venepuncture IV drug administration and cannulation.
- Mentorship skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time, prioritise, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a calm and efficient manner.
- Ability to reflect and motivate self.
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Able to comply with uniform code.
- Able to meet Trust attendance management standards.
- Ability to meet the travel demands of the post.
- Flexibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Live 1st level NMC Registered Nurse (Adult).
- 1st Degree in relevant associated subject and evidence of post graduate training in relevant subject.
- Clinical skills Acreditation or equivalent.
- Non-medical prescribing Qualification.
- Teaching qualification.
- JAG accredited Non-Medical Endoscopist qualification in upper & lower GI endoscopy with quality outcomes in line with JAG guidelines or working towards.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Nursing experience at band 7 or above.
- Recent experience of care delivery.
- Knowledge and experience of diabetes care.
- Experience of leadership within a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Teaching experience.
- Evidence of current Endoscopist practice hours in line with local and national requirements.
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development must demonstrate development of knowledge and skills in gastroenterology as part of CPD.
- Basic IT skills.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Proven communication skills including experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Knowledge of current professional and Clinical Governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Venepuncture IV drug administration and cannulation.
- Mentorship skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time, prioritise, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a calm and efficient manner.
- Ability to reflect and motivate self.
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Able to comply with uniform code.
- Able to meet Trust attendance management standards.
- Ability to meet the travel demands of the post.
- Flexibility.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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