Job summary
This role is a new role within the department of Gastroenterology. On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established, friendly team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients.
The post holder will be a core member of the GI and endoscopy nursing team, and a nurse lead in the management and care of patients requiring ERCP, EUS or insertion of palliative oesophageal stents. There will be a particular focus on patients with confirmed or suspected malignancy, however, will include benign indications as well. The role also involves teaching others to deliver holistic care for this group of patients, and the post holder will be recognised as having specialist knowledge and understanding of ERCP, EUS and care surrounding oesophageal stent placement. They will have responsibility for the assessment, evaluation, and delivery of high-quality care to patients. The post holder has responsibility and accountability for maintaining both clinical and staff governance. They will promote high standards of care for patients requiring ERCP/EUS/oesophageal stents, and act as a mentor and role model within the team.
Main duties of the job
They will act as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and support the co-ordination of the care pathway for patients with hepato-pancreato-biliary disease and those requiring placement of oesophageal stents.
They will pre-assess patients who are referred for ERCP, EUS or oesophageal stent procedures for presumed or confirmed malignant indications and facilitate triage and booking of these procedures. In addition, they will organise and monitor blood parameters post-procedure when indicated.
They will provide specialised clinical advice to patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team in relation to the procedures undergone.
They will assist in providing specialist education and training programmes for health care professionals.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Able to provide and receive complex, sensitive information; Overcome barriers to understanding or delivering information; Working in an occasionally hostile, antagonistic, or highly emotive atmosphere. Communicates sensitive/highly sensitive, confidential information concerning patients.2. Demonstrates an excellent level of communication skills to provide appropriate support, relevant information, and education to facilitate decision-making on proceeding with ERCP/EUS/oesophageal stents. There will be instances whereby patients and/or their families have barriers to understanding.3. Discuss with patients and their family/carers the treatments available, in order to assist in their knowledge and understanding of their condition and to aid the informed consent process.4. Describe the potential complexities and outcomes related to these procedures.5. To communicate empathically when discussing sensitive information with patients and their family/carers regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and outcomes of illness, including future care, quality of life and potential side effects.
Please see attached JD for full description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Able to provide and receive complex, sensitive information; Overcome barriers to understanding or delivering information; Working in an occasionally hostile, antagonistic, or highly emotive atmosphere. Communicates sensitive/highly sensitive, confidential information concerning patients.2. Demonstrates an excellent level of communication skills to provide appropriate support, relevant information, and education to facilitate decision-making on proceeding with ERCP/EUS/oesophageal stents. There will be instances whereby patients and/or their families have barriers to understanding.3. Discuss with patients and their family/carers the treatments available, in order to assist in their knowledge and understanding of their condition and to aid the informed consent process.4. Describe the potential complexities and outcomes related to these procedures.5. To communicate empathically when discussing sensitive information with patients and their family/carers regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and outcomes of illness, including future care, quality of life and potential side effects.
Please see attached JD for full description.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse on NMC register
- Degree in relevant topic
- Masters or specialist training to masters equivalent.
- Completion of a relevant post registration specialist course or experience pertaining to endoscopy
Desirable
- Healthcare management/Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Endoscopy experience at Band 6 level
- Can demonstrate understanding/experience/ in practice based supervision/assessment
- Demonstrable current, recent experience of team leadership and management within a healthcare setting
- Evidence of effective multi-professional working
- Demonstration of significant contribution to innovative practice or change management
Desirable
- Post registration experience in endoscopy nursing, particularly within ERCP and/or EUS
- Endoscopy list co-ordination
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- I.T skills
- Proven ability to analyse data and identify data trends
- Able to effectively present information to groups/health care professionals.
- Ability to work under pressure across competing demands/properties.
Desirable
- Demonstrate participation in budgetary control
- Understanding of JAG accreditation and requirements
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse on NMC register
- Degree in relevant topic
- Masters or specialist training to masters equivalent.
- Completion of a relevant post registration specialist course or experience pertaining to endoscopy
Desirable
- Healthcare management/Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Endoscopy experience at Band 6 level
- Can demonstrate understanding/experience/ in practice based supervision/assessment
- Demonstrable current, recent experience of team leadership and management within a healthcare setting
- Evidence of effective multi-professional working
- Demonstration of significant contribution to innovative practice or change management
Desirable
- Post registration experience in endoscopy nursing, particularly within ERCP and/or EUS
- Endoscopy list co-ordination
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- I.T skills
- Proven ability to analyse data and identify data trends
- Able to effectively present information to groups/health care professionals.
- Ability to work under pressure across competing demands/properties.
Desirable
- Demonstrate participation in budgetary control
- Understanding of JAG accreditation and requirements
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
