Job summary
Job Title: Endoscopy Nurse Lead/ Unit Manager
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Closing Date: 27th November 2024
Interview Date: 3rd December 2024 (subject to change)
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
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Main duties of the job
Professional/Clinical
The post holder will work autonomously having clinical and managerial responsibilities for the Endoscopy Unit.
Clinical responsibilities
Autonomously lead and independently manage a caseload of patients directly referred to the nurse-led endoscopy lists. Performing clinical examination, history taking, diagnostic and therapeutic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and OGD. Having responsibility for interpreting results and requesting further investigations as required e.g., organising staging chest/abdominal/pelvic CT/MRI scans for those patients with malignant looking lesions.
Non-Clinical responsibilities
To plan and prioritise own workload and manage time effectively, when working alone or in collaboration with others. Where appropriate, delegate work effectively setting clear parameters of responsibility.
Communication, relationship skills & teamwork
Communicate with patients at the appropriate level of understanding about issues surrounding their medical condition, whilst maintaining patient confidentiality. Ensure that they understand the rationale for their care and consequences and alternatives. As far as possible ensure that the patient understands the information given to them, overcoming any barriers to understanding e.g., learning difficulties, deafness, cultural background etc.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication, Relationship Skills & Teamwork
Communicate with patients at the appropriate level of understanding about issues surrounding their medical condition, whilst maintaining patient confidentiality. Ensure that they understand the rationale for their care and consequences and alternatives. As far as possible ensure that the patient understands the information given to them, overcoming any barriers to understanding e.g., learning difficulties, deafness, cultural background etc.
Apply advanced interpersonal counselling skills to inform patients and carers of complex, often distressing information, whilst providing support and empathy, as well as being a source of information.
Liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve a coordinated specialist service for patients; including verbal and written reports/consultations on a regular basis.
Compile comprehensive medical reports/letters to GPs following investigation andtreatment.
Participation in the review of patient advice leaflets.Work in close liaison with the Service Manager and endoscopy administration office in the timely processing of admission of patients and the appropriate case mix.Liaise with the Consultants and medical staff to promote the provision of effective care and efficient utilisation of facilities.Promote a calm and efficient atmosphere for individualised patient care within theendoscopy session and provide a helpful and confident approach to patients, carers, staff and other members of the public.Seek supervision to ensure that personal clinical practice is continuously developing.
Planning and OrganisationResponsible for the effective management of allocated resources/delegated budget.Ensuring all appropriate planning is in place to cover dropped endoscopy list each week.Arranging staffing for WLI and working with partnership organisations to provide WLI lists.Ensuring appropriate skill mix on all endoscopy lists undertaken.Ensuring timely completion of all service maintenance.Ensuring and maintaining appropriate stock levels are adhered to and reporting any discrepancies.Providing timely provision of access to emergency endoscopy.
Education & TrainingParticipate in the delivery of educational programmes for staff in all the Trusts endoscopy sites to promote best practice and to support service improvement and development.
Provide mentorship to junior colleagues to ensure the timely completion of JAG approved training.Provide mentorship to all colleagues that work in the service recognising staffs individual needs and ensuring appropriate support is available to all them.Lead the service to create a culture of continual professional developmentWork with senior colleagues within the department to develop a highly skilled, motivated and flexible workforce to deliver the highest standards of care whilst maintaining the ability to meet the challenges faced by an evolving service.Actively contribute to the Trusts Research and Development programme, participating in and initiating research and development, disseminating findings and undertaking regular reviews with all staff to ensure clinically effective care provision.Provide patient and carer education and health promotion by raising awareness of illnessrelated issues.Act as an education resource for all disciplines on gastrointestinal pathology, treatment and care within realms of specialist practice.
Promote a culture and environment which facilitates lifelong learning within the multi-professional team. To act as a professional supervisor for new team members and training posts within the team and utilise clinical supervision and reflective practice skills to enhance development of self and colleagues in the team to optimise care. In collaboration with the Learning and Development Team, lead and manage the initiation, development, implementation and evaluation of endoscopy development programmes in response to identified nursing practice issues.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication, Relationship Skills & Teamwork
Communicate with patients at the appropriate level of understanding about issues surrounding their medical condition, whilst maintaining patient confidentiality. Ensure that they understand the rationale for their care and consequences and alternatives. As far as possible ensure that the patient understands the information given to them, overcoming any barriers to understanding e.g., learning difficulties, deafness, cultural background etc.
Apply advanced interpersonal counselling skills to inform patients and carers of complex, often distressing information, whilst providing support and empathy, as well as being a source of information.
Liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve a coordinated specialist service for patients; including verbal and written reports/consultations on a regular basis.
Compile comprehensive medical reports/letters to GPs following investigation andtreatment.
Participation in the review of patient advice leaflets.Work in close liaison with the Service Manager and endoscopy administration office in the timely processing of admission of patients and the appropriate case mix.Liaise with the Consultants and medical staff to promote the provision of effective care and efficient utilisation of facilities.Promote a calm and efficient atmosphere for individualised patient care within theendoscopy session and provide a helpful and confident approach to patients, carers, staff and other members of the public.Seek supervision to ensure that personal clinical practice is continuously developing.
Planning and OrganisationResponsible for the effective management of allocated resources/delegated budget.Ensuring all appropriate planning is in place to cover dropped endoscopy list each week.Arranging staffing for WLI and working with partnership organisations to provide WLI lists.Ensuring appropriate skill mix on all endoscopy lists undertaken.Ensuring timely completion of all service maintenance.Ensuring and maintaining appropriate stock levels are adhered to and reporting any discrepancies.Providing timely provision of access to emergency endoscopy.
Education & TrainingParticipate in the delivery of educational programmes for staff in all the Trusts endoscopy sites to promote best practice and to support service improvement and development.
Provide mentorship to junior colleagues to ensure the timely completion of JAG approved training.Provide mentorship to all colleagues that work in the service recognising staffs individual needs and ensuring appropriate support is available to all them.Lead the service to create a culture of continual professional developmentWork with senior colleagues within the department to develop a highly skilled, motivated and flexible workforce to deliver the highest standards of care whilst maintaining the ability to meet the challenges faced by an evolving service.Actively contribute to the Trusts Research and Development programme, participating in and initiating research and development, disseminating findings and undertaking regular reviews with all staff to ensure clinically effective care provision.Provide patient and carer education and health promotion by raising awareness of illnessrelated issues.Act as an education resource for all disciplines on gastrointestinal pathology, treatment and care within realms of specialist practice.
Promote a culture and environment which facilitates lifelong learning within the multi-professional team. To act as a professional supervisor for new team members and training posts within the team and utilise clinical supervision and reflective practice skills to enhance development of self and colleagues in the team to optimise care. In collaboration with the Learning and Development Team, lead and manage the initiation, development, implementation and evaluation of endoscopy development programmes in response to identified nursing practice issues.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- RGN / RMN Teaching qualification (eg 998)
- Post Grad Qualification in Specialty or appropriate experience
Desirable
- Willing to work towards a specialist qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 7 or equivalent.
- Experience within the specialty.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Ability to manage a Team
- Budget Holder for the Department.
Desirable
- Experience of Research Management.
- Experience of Audit and Resource.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead and motivate.
- High development of specialist knowledge and skills such as performing colonoscopy
- writing skills.
- Critical analytical skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Good organisation
- Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge a professional judgement
- Frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable
- Ongoing requirement to exert moderate physical effort, pushing trolleys, transferring patients
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to form positive working relationships with multi- professional colleagues.
- To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift. To deal with competing demands for attention.
Desirable
- Ability to think strategically
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic.
- Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
- Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
- Ability to manage difficult situations/conflict effectively.
- Deal with the emotional stress arising.
Other
Essential
- Able to pass occupational health requirements, which includes the ability to perform all nursing duties
Person Specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- RGN / RMN Teaching qualification (eg 998)
- Post Grad Qualification in Specialty or appropriate experience
Desirable
- Willing to work towards a specialist qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 7 or equivalent.
- Experience within the specialty.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Ability to manage a Team
- Budget Holder for the Department.
Desirable
- Experience of Research Management.
- Experience of Audit and Resource.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead and motivate.
- High development of specialist knowledge and skills such as performing colonoscopy
- writing skills.
- Critical analytical skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Good organisation
- Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge a professional judgement
- Frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable
- Ongoing requirement to exert moderate physical effort, pushing trolleys, transferring patients
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to form positive working relationships with multi- professional colleagues.
- To be able to apply normal care and attention throughout the shift. To deal with competing demands for attention.
Desirable
- Ability to think strategically
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic.
- Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
- Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
- Ability to manage difficult situations/conflict effectively.
- Deal with the emotional stress arising.
Other
Essential
- Able to pass occupational health requirements, which includes the ability to perform all nursing duties
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
