Job summary
The Post holder will be expected to exhibit specific skills in the management of disorders of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. This will include undertaking telephone/face to face assessment, education, counselling of patients and maintaining an advice line
The post holder will work closely with the whole endoscopy team and the MDT collaboratively.
The post holder will be responsible for assessing in the delivery of an efficient and effective service for the trust.
They will assist with the development of the pre-assessment service.
The pre-assessment nurse will actively contribute to the pre-assessment service; this includes the GA, Non GA and Polyp Specialist Servcie
This person will supported by the senior pre-assessment sisters/charge nurse.
There is a team of band 7 nurses, band 6 nurses and administrative team running the pre-assessment service. This ensures that there is appropriate cover, delegation and support both clinically and managerially in times of absence and leave.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
- Working collaboratively with the immediate and extended Endoscopy on several sites
- Assisting in the direct delivery and management of the Pre-assessment services.
- Co-ordinating and providing care from the point of access to address the needs of individuals arising as a consequence of referral from the 2 week wait /Endoscopy services.
- Acting as the patient advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the Pre-Assessment processes.
- Adhering to health promotion strategies
- Supporting the senior nurses in the development of the service
- Supporting the team with clinical governance, quality assurance and quality management systems
- Ensuring that patient data are collected, stored, and used to meet trust and JAG requirements
- The ability to evaluate the service and contribute to quality assurance activities
- Working collaboratively to ensure audit of the service is in line with National Guidelines
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working collaboratively with the immediate and extended Endoscopy on several sites
- Assisting in the direct delivery and management of the Pre-assessment services.
- Co-ordinating and providing care from the point of access to address the needs of individuals arising as a consequence of referral from the 2 week wait /Endoscopy services.
- Acting as the patient advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the Pre-Assessment processes.
- Adhering to health promotion strategies
- Supporting the senior nurses in the development of the service
- Supporting the team with clinical governance, quality assurance and quality management systems
- Ensuring that patient data are collected, stored, and used to meet trust and JAG requirements
- The ability to evaluate the service and contribute to quality assurance activities
- Working collaboratively to ensure audit of the service is in line with National Guidelines
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working collaboratively with the immediate and extended Endoscopy on several sites
- Assisting in the direct delivery and management of the Pre-assessment services.
- Co-ordinating and providing care from the point of access to address the needs of individuals arising as a consequence of referral from the 2 week wait /Endoscopy services.
- Acting as the patient advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the Pre-Assessment processes.
- Adhering to health promotion strategies
- Supporting the senior nurses in the development of the service
- Supporting the team with clinical governance, quality assurance and quality management systems
- Ensuring that patient data are collected, stored, and used to meet trust and JAG requirements
- The ability to evaluate the service and contribute to quality assurance activities
- Working collaboratively to ensure audit of the service is in line with National Guidelines
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
Desirable
- oPreceptorship and mentoring course. oGI/ GIN course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 1.Significant post registration experience 2.Significant post registration experience general patient assessment 3.Experience of multidisciplinary working 4.Experience in working in cancer or related service
Desirable
- oPre-assessment/ recovery/ Theatres /Endoscopy Experience
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- 1.Able to cope with stress 2.Team player 3.Ability to communicate sensitive information and address barriers to understanding. 4.Good interpersonal & communication skills 5.Excellent organisational, communication & time management skills. 6.IT skills (computer literacy) 7.Ability to maintain accurate records, type/produce communication letters/e-mails
Desirable
- oAdvanced communication course oAdvocacy skills
HEART Values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equity, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
Desirable
- oPreceptorship and mentoring course. oGI/ GIN course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 1.Significant post registration experience 2.Significant post registration experience general patient assessment 3.Experience of multidisciplinary working 4.Experience in working in cancer or related service
Desirable
- oPre-assessment/ recovery/ Theatres /Endoscopy Experience
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- 1.Able to cope with stress 2.Team player 3.Ability to communicate sensitive information and address barriers to understanding. 4.Good interpersonal & communication skills 5.Excellent organisational, communication & time management skills. 6.IT skills (computer literacy) 7.Ability to maintain accurate records, type/produce communication letters/e-mails
Desirable
- oAdvanced communication course oAdvocacy skills
HEART Values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equity, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Marks Hospital
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
