About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced endoscopy nurse to act as a senior nurse for our growing video capsule endoscopy service. The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead VCE nurse, the clinical endoscopists supporting the service and the lead consultants for the service.
The main role will be to ensure the smooth running of the service, maximising opportunities to create efficiencies and increasing the number of patients we are able to manage through the VCE service.
The ability to communicate to patients both face to face and virtually is essential as we also provide a home VCE service.
As a small team, the ability to work autonomously and manage own work load effectively is expected.
There will be the opportunity to develop your skills further to enable you to undertake pre-reading of the capsules and undertake service improvement initiatives.
Main duties of the job
o Follow protocols to provide care for the adolescent & adult VCE serviceo Develop & follow protocols for use in colon and Chron's VCE patientso Manage referrals coming in for VCE and arrange appointmentso Assess and take history of patient prior to VCE and explain procedure (including risks)o Meet patient on the day of appointment and set up VCE and explain next stepso Meet the patient later in the day to remove VCE equipment and explain next stepso Support remote home capsule serviceo Ensure patient receives appropriate follow up and is informed of resultso Undertake pre-reading of capsules, once trainedo Manage database of referrals and outcome datao Audit outcomes as required
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The service is led by a consultant gastroenterologist and is currently supported by a lead VCE nurse and a clinical endoscopists. The service has expanded to include small bowel, panenteric and colon capsule for adults and adolescents.
Although a small team, the service is dedicated to support the non-touch diagnosis of potential cancer and is an integral part of the colorectal pathway.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register Teaching/ Mentoring/ 5SSS course
Desirable
qualification in this specialty (GIN or similar)
Experience Essential
Previous experience in endoscopy Previous experience in lower GI
Desirable
Experience of paediatric &/or adolescent care
Skills and Abilities Essential
Able to run & manage an endoscopy list Able to manage a case load of patients Able to manage own time effectively
Communication Essential
Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats c. Communicates with Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal and People Development Essential
Demonstrates evidence of professional development, maintains updated Portfolio Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator Reflective in Practice Act as a mentor to junior staff and students
Specific Requirements Essential
Flexible approach to shift patterns as required
Desirable
Cannulation and phlebotomy skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)