Job summary
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has a high number of referrals to the Lower Gastrointestinal (LGI) colorectal and Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) 2 Week Wait (2WW) referral service.The 2WW LGI and UGI pathway has been embedded to provide a "Straight To Test" nurse led service. Pathway protocols have been implemented where referrals to the LGI and UGI pathway will be triaged by the Straight to test Nurse via the Referral Assessment Service (RAS) so patients being urgently referred for suspected upper GI or colorectal cancer do not need to attend an initial outpatient's consultation. At the point of referral by the STT the appropriate patients can be booked 'Straight to Test' e.g. colonoscopy or OGD. This model will reduce the waiting time for the patient to be diagnosed and treated. Following review of the results, patients will either be discharged back to their GP or offered an Outpatient appointment. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical assessment for diagnostic procedures, delivering results and making tertiary referrals as appropriate.
The aim of the STT is to reduce the waiting time from referral to investigation, and shorten time to diagnosis and treatment. The patient will require fewer hospital attendances, and patient experience will improve as the pathway will be more efficient and streamlined. The post will also offer cover and support to the Lower GI Nursing service in the form of managing a risk stratified follow up service.
Main duties of the job
- Triage of referrals to the appropriate pathway (STT or Out Patient Appointment)
- Clinical assessment of patient's to the right diagnostic procedure(s) for their symptoms i.e, Colonoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, CT Colonography, CT Abdo/pelvis, OGD, Barium Swallow and Colon Capsule.
- To work closely with the LGI and UGI teams to provide a timely and quality service
- Provide support and implement stratified Risk Follow up which is personal to the individual
- Audit outcomes and provide statistics to the cancer management teams
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- Demonstrates advanced communication skills in all contexts - with patients, their families and carers, senior medical and nursing staff.
- Establishes a relationship of trust with patients, their families and carers as partners in their care
- Ensures the rights of the patient are acknowledged and respected.
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in lower and upper GI nursing.
- Undertakes assessment of patients on a 2WW pathway.
- Manages nurse led telephone clinics as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- Demonstrates advanced communication skills in all contexts - with patients, their families and carers, senior medical and nursing staff.
- Establishes a relationship of trust with patients, their families and carers as partners in their care
- Ensures the rights of the patient are acknowledged and respected.
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in lower and upper GI nursing.
- Undertakes assessment of patients on a 2WW pathway.
- Manages nurse led telephone clinics as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) level 1
- Documented evidence of CPD
- ENB 998/MSPP or equivalent
Desirable
- Nursing degree or working towards
- Management or leadership qualification or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical history taking
- Proven experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team at a senior level
- Managing change
- Experience of clinical decision making
- Experience of audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Senior Endoscopy Nurse
- Knowledge and understanding of JAG, GIN and GRS accreditation requirements
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and clinical expertise of Endoscopy procedures
- Pre-assessment skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Experience on IPM, Solus, ICE, Word, Outlook etc
- Leadership skills
- Time management and prioritisation skills
- Able to work autonomously
- Able to present and analyse complex data
Desirable
- Experience of Big Hand and letter dictation
Personal Skills
Essential
- Open/Reflective/Warm
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Team focused
- Creative and Flexible
- Reliable, adaptable, dependable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) level 1
- Documented evidence of CPD
- ENB 998/MSPP or equivalent
Desirable
- Nursing degree or working towards
- Management or leadership qualification or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical history taking
- Proven experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team at a senior level
- Managing change
- Experience of clinical decision making
- Experience of audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Senior Endoscopy Nurse
- Knowledge and understanding of JAG, GIN and GRS accreditation requirements
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and clinical expertise of Endoscopy procedures
- Pre-assessment skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Experience on IPM, Solus, ICE, Word, Outlook etc
- Leadership skills
- Time management and prioritisation skills
- Able to work autonomously
- Able to present and analyse complex data
Desirable
- Experience of Big Hand and letter dictation
Personal Skills
Essential
- Open/Reflective/Warm
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Team focused
- Creative and Flexible
- Reliable, adaptable, dependable
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).
