Nurse Endoscopist

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Nurse Endoscopist Band 8a - subject to AfC Matching

Are you dynamic, highly motivated and committed to improving patient outcomes and experience?

Applications are invited for the post of Nurse Endoscopists at Tameside and Glossop ICFT.

A comprehensive and expanding gastroenterology service is provided by the Trust including:

• Comprehensive IBD, nutrition, hepatology and HPB services with specialist nurse support.
• All diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic modalities including capsule endoscopy, balloon enteroscopy and a tertiary EUS/ERCP service.
• Development of transnasel endoscopy service.
• A tertiary Functional Bowel Disorder Service including hypnotherapy with a state-of-the-art neurogastroenterology laboratory undertaking endoanal ultrasound, anorectal physiology testing and HRM with impedence pH monitoring, BRAVO capsule.
• The appointee will be expected to contribute to endoscopy activity as well as service development, across all sites.

This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in the rapid development of Endoscopy services across Greater Manchester.

Main duties of the job

Undertake diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy using advanced and specialist skills in endoscopy as an independent autonomous practitioner in accordance with defined protocols.

Working within endoscopy the post holder will identify the need for and request further investigations as appropriate and advise on further investigations required.

The post holder would provide regular endoscopy sessions and on a flexible basis to cover unfilled lists. The post holder will provide professional leadership by personal example and ensure the delivery of a high quality, patient centred service across endoscopy services.

The post holder will take part in the unit's Global Rating Scale process and standards and have the ability to develop services, and assist with the achievement of JAG accreditation.

The nurse endoscopist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within their specialist service. This will include the management of a caseload of patients, as appropriate.

The post holder's own working practice should be developed to a level whereby they can directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients within the specialty.

The post holder will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care, prioritising and utilising research and collaborating with colleagues in everyday practice.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

• Registered Nurse with current registration
• ENB 998/997/mentorship module or equivalent
• Diploma/Degree or working towards
• Immediate Life Support certificate
• Evidence of Endoscopy skills
• Continuation of personal development towards Masters level or equivalent
• Proven practice and professional development
• Have advanced and specialist skills in endoscopy as an independent autonomous practitioner
• Assist in the achievement of JAG accreditation
• A registered non-medical prescriber
• JAG accredited / independent in Either OGD/ FS/ Colon
• Evidence of previous endoscopy related audit

Management Skills

• Proven practice and professional development
• Proven experience of unit management / staff supervision
• Proven experience and involvement in change management
• Experience of working as a clinical expert within a multiprofessional team
• Demonstrate an awareness of political/ national agendas in own field of practice and take a lead in their implementation
• First Line Management Course

Experience

• Clinical expert in the area of practice
• Must ensure that exemplary standards of care are maintained
• Excellent understanding of risk management process
• Able to supervise colleagues and lead education
• Knowledge of relevant Endoscopy / JAG regional and/or national initiatives
• Expanded role skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Skilled motivator
• Skilled negotiator
• Able to manage difficult situations
• Able to address and solve complex problems

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.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside and Glossop ICFT

Fountain Street, Ashton Under-Lyne, Ol69RW

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