Trainee Clinical Endoscopist - Bedford, United Kingdom - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Bedford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The Trainee Clinical Endoscopist will be required to complete a training programme of approximately 18-24 months duration.

This will include attendance at training courses, completion of practical assessments, JAG training and accreditation by JAG as an independent Endoscopist for both upper GI and lower GI endoscopy procedures.

The training includes attendance and completion of the following courses on specified dates throughout the training period:

JAG basic skills
JAG hands on Therapeutic course
Basic Cancer Training
Advanced Communication Course
National Nurse Endoscopist course
Non medical prescribing course
NHS Academy leadership Programme
Clinical Leadership and Management Development Programme University of Bedfordshire. The post holder will be mentored by a nominated consultant gastroenterologist on a weekly basis and will attend regular supervision sessions

The post holder will be allocated specific weekly training lists to undertake supervised scopes as part of the training programme within the agreed time period, a proportion of which should be unassisted.

Evidence will be required of the completion rate/outcomes of completed endoscopies, including patient vasovagal episodes, bleeding problems, unplanned admissions and the use of reversal agent.

The audit should be verified and signed off by the Endoscopy Clinical Operations Manager and by the lead consultant gastroenterologist for endoscopy.

The post holder will work with the MDT and contribute to the development, management and delivery of a high quality general and specialist mixed GI endoscopy service.

The post holder should be observed by their mentor undertaking endoscopies and there is a requirement to submit formative assessments during the training period.

The post holder will work in partnership with the MDT to ensure that local practice is of the highest standard for current and future patients whilst achieving all national and local targets.

At least 70% of the duty time will be spent in providing direct clinical care and advice for GI patients at the diagnostic stage of their care.

This involves the utilisation of highly developed specialist knowledge, critical thinking and expert decision-making skills in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for this cohort of patients.

On completion of the training post, the trainee will be upgraded to a band 8a position in accordance with defined protocols.

They will undertake diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy procedures using advanced and specialist clinical skills as an independent autonomous practitioner - providing advice and identifying the need for further investigations as required.

They will be able to administer conscious Midazolam sedation and analgesia and be responsible for the development and amendment of departmental policies related to conscious sedation in accordance with British Gastroenterology.

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 review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
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Take responsibility for the clinical management of the patient during the procedure including pre procedure assessment/ the procedure and recovery.

Take informed consent prior to the procedure in accordance with Trust policies and ensure adherence to annual update of consent training
Using highly specialised knowledge ensure that patients and carers receive appropriate health education pre and post procedure
To have undertaken/ or be undertaking a formal approved course in endoscopy training recognised by JAG and maintain competency and knowledge required for this role
Prescribe medication as defined in the PGD framework
Communicate bad or potentially distressing news to patients in a sensitive and timely manner and provide support and point of contact to patients during the treatment pathway. Promote patient empowerment to enable informed choices through evidence based education and advice
Administer the following in accordance to local protocols
Conscious sedation
Reversal agent
Local anaesthesia
Intravenous analgesia
Entonox
Provide leadership that promotes an ef