- To successfully complete the in-house training programme and Joint Advisory Group recognised Clinical / Non-Medical Nurse Endoscopist course to be able to perform Gastrointestinal Endoscopy procedures according to local and national protocols as an independent practitioner
- To be responsible for performing upper & lower gastrointestinal procedures with the possibility to extend skills
- Undertake at least 4 clinical sessions per week
- Perform diagnostic and some therapeutic endoscopy procedures as appropriate, informing patients of additional investigations and follow up needs. Requesting further investigations as clinically indicated
- To undertake additional clinical lists in the absence of other Endoscopists
- To be aware of own boundaries and assess patient suitability for procedure to be undertaken by a Nurse Endoscopist
- To administering medications as required via an agreed PGD or after the completion of a non-medical prescribing qualification in accordance with the NMC, BSG and trust guidelines
- To be responsible for recording and reporting all clinical findings, in a timely manner, including follow up, referral and pathways
- Discuss and inform patients of indication for investigation
- To take part in thorough consultations including the consenting process, informing patients of benefits, risks, possible additional procedures and alternative procedures as appropriate
- Deliver highly sensitive and complex information to patients and their
- oNMC registered Degree level qualification in Adult Nursing
- oTeaching and assessing qualification
- oEvidence of continuing personal / professional development
- oPost graduate study Gastrointestinal related health concerns
- oIf not already obtained - Willingness to undertake JAG accredited Clinical Endoscopist Qualification
- oNon-medical prescribing qualification or the ability to undertake
- oManagement / Leadership qualification
- oJAG accredited Clinical Endoscopist Qualification
- oEducated to / working towards Masters level or masters level experience
- oExtensive experience in the management of patients within Endoscopy and Gastroenterology
- oKnowledge of BSG, JAG and GRS
- oExperience of multi-professional collaborative working
- oExperience of giving psychosocial support to complex patients
- oBroad understanding of healthcare provision together with an awareness and appreciation of current issues of working within the Endoscopy Service
- oParticipation in service development and implementation of change
- oExperience of clinical auditing
- oExperience of policy contribution
- oExperience of budgets
Trainee / Clinical Nurse Endoscopist - Torquay, United Kingdom - Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join and develop a non-medical Endoscopist role within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
You will develop into the role of an Independent Nurse Endoscopist performing initially lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures with potential further development of skills to include upper gastrointestinal procedures according to set protocols and guidelines of the trust and British Society of Gastroenterology
Taking part in assessing care needs of patients and referring for further investigations or consultation as appropriate, participate in clinical research, audit and contribute to the development of knowledge / education in line with JAG, GRS, BSG quality standards and ensure that national, regional and local guidelines are implemented, whilst continually monitoring the quality of care provision.
** This post is subject to interview with Health Education England to confirm suitability for completion of JAG accredited Non-Medical Nurse Endoscopist Qualification**
This must be successfully completed in order to progress to a band 7 post
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About us
The Clinical Endoscopist will work within a well-established Endoscopy Unit and Gastroenterology Department that provides seamless multi-speciality care, with an ethos in facilitating the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
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