Job summary
This post combines the role of Sister/Charge Nurse in Endoscopy and the role of Nurse Endoscopist.
The post holder will provide a nurse led endoscopy service for patients who are undergoing assessment and investigation for gastrointestinal disease. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, following agreed protocols.
Accountable for their practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve their knowledge and professional competence.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a nurse led endoscopy service for patients who are undergoing assessment and investigation for gastrointestinal disease. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, following agreed protocols.
Accountable for their practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve their knowledge and professional competence.
Act as a role model and provide senior support / training to Trainee Nurse Endoscopists.
In cooperation with the multi-disciplinary team, provide clinically effective and efficient care and treatment.
They will provide advice and guidance also and able to assist and train staff in interventional procedures like ERCP, EUS, stent insertions, dilatations etc. Collaborate closely with the interventional clinicians to ensure the smooth operation of the interventional list.
Provide expert advice to nursing and medical colleagues at all levels regarding the management of lower GI/upper GI disease.
To be responsible for establishing the interpretation of policies relating to practice in Endoscopy and facilitate access for patients requiring endoscopic procedures.
To ensure that patients (and their) relatives are involved in decisions about their treatment and care. The post holder will work to ensure that endoscopy specific guidelines and protocols are adhered to and JAG standards are maintained.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform effective gastrointestinal procedures within agreed protocols and guidelines.
Obtain informed consent from patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Identify clinical abnormalities and act upon them with agreed protocols.
Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives
Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area
To assist the endoscopists in performing interventional procedures such as ERCP, EUS, Stent insertions and dilations etc.
To support Endoscopy in maintaining the Joint advisory Groups (JAG) KPIs, guidelines and accreditation.
To ensure that standards and waiting times are met in order to provide a quality service to patients, relatives and carers and are in accordance with Trust targets.
To ensure that Endoscopy lists are fully utilised and patients are prioritised according to local and national guidelines.
To maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, being aware of hazards and that appropriate action is taken as necessary.
Clinical
Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy
Ensure the JAG standard are adhered and implemented at all times.
Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives
Coordinate discharges and transfers, promoting timely and safe processes for them
Ensure that patient flow and the management of beds is effective and safe
Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients
Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required
Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values
Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices
Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care
Coordinate and manage nurse led clinics where appropriate
Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate
Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives
Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience
Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives
Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values
Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention
Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues
Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform effective gastrointestinal procedures within agreed protocols and guidelines.
Obtain informed consent from patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Identify clinical abnormalities and act upon them with agreed protocols.
Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives
Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area
To assist the endoscopists in performing interventional procedures such as ERCP, EUS, Stent insertions and dilations etc.
To support Endoscopy in maintaining the Joint advisory Groups (JAG) KPIs, guidelines and accreditation.
To ensure that standards and waiting times are met in order to provide a quality service to patients, relatives and carers and are in accordance with Trust targets.
To ensure that Endoscopy lists are fully utilised and patients are prioritised according to local and national guidelines.
To maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, being aware of hazards and that appropriate action is taken as necessary.
Clinical
Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy
Ensure the JAG standard are adhered and implemented at all times.
Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives
Coordinate discharges and transfers, promoting timely and safe processes for them
Ensure that patient flow and the management of beds is effective and safe
Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients
Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required
Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values
Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices
Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care
Coordinate and manage nurse led clinics where appropriate
Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate
Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives
Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience
Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives
Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values
Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention
Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues
Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others
Person Specification
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to patient care initiatives
- Able to assist in interventional procedures like ERCP, EUS
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise workload
- An understanding of NHS, Cancer Strategy and Trust performance targets
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team. Understanding of JAG standards
Desirable
- Knowledge/Experience of clinical supervision
- Knowledge of change management theory
- Research/audit skills.
Experience
Essential
- Nurse Endoscopist experience
- Multidisciplinary Team working
- Autonomous working and experience in developing working relationships and networks
- Interventional Experience
Desirable
- Work at band 7 level
- Experience of running Nurse led clinics
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN adult nursing
- Degree level education
- Post registration education in relevant speciality
- Teaching qualification
- JAG accredited practitioner
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills course or equivalent
- Advanced assessment skills
- Master degree
Person Specification
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to patient care initiatives
- Able to assist in interventional procedures like ERCP, EUS
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise workload
- An understanding of NHS, Cancer Strategy and Trust performance targets
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team. Understanding of JAG standards
Desirable
- Knowledge/Experience of clinical supervision
- Knowledge of change management theory
- Research/audit skills.
Experience
Essential
- Nurse Endoscopist experience
- Multidisciplinary Team working
- Autonomous working and experience in developing working relationships and networks
- Interventional Experience
Desirable
- Work at band 7 level
- Experience of running Nurse led clinics
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN adult nursing
- Degree level education
- Post registration education in relevant speciality
- Teaching qualification
- JAG accredited practitioner
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills course or equivalent
- Advanced assessment skills
- Master degree
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).