About this role
Job summary
Be an autonomous independent practitioner in accordance with defined protocols. Providing specialist advice and training to health care professionals and multi-disciplinary teams.
Be responsible for leading and developing a highly specialised nursing service for patients who are undergoing assessment and investigation for upper and lower gastrointestinal disease including upper GI endoscopy and polypectomy. He/she will develop highly specialised skills in relation to gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures through advanced nursing practice. This process should be underpinned by the principles of evidence based, clinically effective best practice.
Main duties of the job
Undertake in-patient & out-patient Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy & Flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures, operating highly complex equipment and interpreting and acting upon results to reduce delay in diagnosis, treatment & subsequent discharge.
Provide Endoscopy reports and treatment recommendations to GPs and clinicians regarding patient outcomes
Exercise leadership in the development and implementation of policy and care pathways/journeys with all stakeholders to improve the patient's experience of endoscopy.
In negotiation with the multi-disciplinary teams within the Trust, the post holder will develop and assist in the implementation and evaluation of appropriate policies, protocols and guidelines to ensure safe, equitable and consistent practices.
Provide an innovative specialist nurse led GI diagnostic service acting as an autonomous practitioner liaising with Surgeons & Physicians to contribute to the strategic development of Endoscopy services to ensure high standards of care are delivered to patients.
Provide specialist clinical knowledge and judgment in diagnosing and managing patient conditions including initiating treatment and providing and monitoring specialist care packages/ plans when required.
Understand and respect the patients' right to participate in decisions about their care, ensuring any care plan is based around the individual needs of the patient and ensure the service is responsive to the changing needs of patients.
About us
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills Essential
5 years experience of GI, colorectal or Endoscopy nursing with 2 years at band 6 or above. Highly developed specialist knowledge of disease related conditions over a number of subject areas Experience of clinical trials Awareness of principles of the audit cycle/ research skills Awareness in the developing role of nursing in the modernisation context Formal/ informal teaching experience
Desirable
Develop skills in Percutaneous endoscopic Gastrostomy tube placement in order to provide a nurse-led service Polypectomy training at recognised JAG accredited endoscopy training school
Qualifications & Training Essential
RGN & have completed a BSc (Hons) degree
Desirable
Educated to Masters Level or evidence to demonstrate equivalent experience, or be willing to work towards attainment of Masters level qualification
Experience Essential
Perform upper and lower GI endoscopies to JAG-accredited standards. Prescribe medications (if NMP-qualified) and monitor therapeutic interventions Independently manage a caseload, prioritising emergencies and unexpected clinical needs.
Desirable
Prescribe medications (if NMP-qualified) and monitor therapeutic interventions
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).
Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)