Job summary
This position is full time 37.5 hrs per week offering flexible working Monday - Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm and offered at a band 8a for a fully JAG accredited Nurse Endoscopist independent in colonoscopy. JAG accreditation in gastroscopy is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out diagnostic and surveillance endoscopic procedures as well as cover nurse-led clinics.
We are looking for an established Nurse Endoscopist who is forward thinking, motivated and committed to join our expanding team within our JAG accredited Endoscopy service.
This post will also be considered as a developmental post starting at a band 7 with progression up to band 8a once the necessary knowledge, skills and accreditation have been obtained. This person would ideally have a background in Endoscopy, Gastroenterology or Colorectal nursing.
The Endoscopy service in West Herts comprises six state of the art Endoscopy rooms across two sites which include Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital. Both units are fully JAG accredited. We have a well-established team of Nurse Endoscopists who work closely with the Gastroenterology Consultants and wider MDT to deliver a range of services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to carry out diagnostic, therapeutic and surveillance endoscopic procedures as well as cover nurse-led clinics.
Using advanced clinical skills, you will be assessing, diagnosing, treating and prescribing care plans for our patients.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Working within Hospital and Departmental guidance, policy and protocols undertake endoscopy procedures and be aware of the associated responsibilities and accountabilities.
Perform advanced and specialised clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of endoscopy patients.
Administer conscious sedation/local anaesthesia within agreed protocols to patients requiring Endoscopy in line with the Nurse Prescribers course.
Interpret screening and diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate results and revise the plan of care where appropriate and consult/refer when needed.
Support the Endoscopy Management Team in developing the service considering service improvements to support the patient pathway and the Trust directives for endoscopy services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working within Hospital and Departmental guidance, policy and protocols undertake endoscopy procedures and be aware of the associated responsibilities and accountabilities.
Perform advanced and specialised clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of endoscopy patients.
Administer conscious sedation/local anaesthesia within agreed protocols to patients requiring Endoscopy in line with the Nurse Prescribers course.
Interpret screening and diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate results and revise the plan of care where appropriate and consult/refer when needed.
Support the Endoscopy Management Team in developing the service considering service improvements to support the patient pathway and the Trust directives for endoscopy services.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered nurse with current registration
- Educated to degree level in related health care subject or equivalent or working towards
- JAG approved endoscopist or demonstrable key performance indicators
Desirable
- JAG train the trainer certificate
- Evidence of Masters level study or continuation of personal development towards Masters level or equivalent
- Independent non-medical prescriber
- Mentorship module or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of the acquisition of relevant skills associated with the role that meet with the JAG guideline requirements
- Expert knowledge and awareness in area of practice
- Knowledge of the NHS constitutional standards for cancer and routine pathways
- Knowledge and experience to work as an autonomous clinical practitioner, with self-management of own caseload of patients.
- Essential IT skills (EITS)
Desirable
- Previous knowledge from working in the NHS or similar organisation as a nurse endoscopist
- Expert knowledge and awareness of both upper and lower GI cancers and treatment
- Clinic/Patient management in GI setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 6/7 in clinical setting/specialist role
- Expert in a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy techniques
- Experience of managing own caseload of patients
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Endoscopist for either lower and/or upper GI procedures
- Recognised management course or equivalent level of skill gained through experience
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered nurse with current registration
- Educated to degree level in related health care subject or equivalent or working towards
- JAG approved endoscopist or demonstrable key performance indicators
Desirable
- JAG train the trainer certificate
- Evidence of Masters level study or continuation of personal development towards Masters level or equivalent
- Independent non-medical prescriber
- Mentorship module or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of the acquisition of relevant skills associated with the role that meet with the JAG guideline requirements
- Expert knowledge and awareness in area of practice
- Knowledge of the NHS constitutional standards for cancer and routine pathways
- Knowledge and experience to work as an autonomous clinical practitioner, with self-management of own caseload of patients.
- Essential IT skills (EITS)
Desirable
- Previous knowledge from working in the NHS or similar organisation as a nurse endoscopist
- Expert knowledge and awareness of both upper and lower GI cancers and treatment
- Clinic/Patient management in GI setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 6/7 in clinical setting/specialist role
- Expert in a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy techniques
- Experience of managing own caseload of patients
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Endoscopist for either lower and/or upper GI procedures
- Recognised management course or equivalent level of skill gained through experience
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).
