Endoscopy Pre-Assessment Deputy Lead Nurse
| Posting date: | 01 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 August 2025 |
| Location: | Luton, LU4 0DZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9418-25-0945 |
Summary
To ensure that patients and their relatives have access to information that is current and allows them to make informed decisions about Endoscopy procedures and treatment To take an active part in the Global rating Score and JAG assessments for endoscopy in conjunction with the Endoscopy Unit Manager and Clinical lead. To assist in the development of induction programmes, guiding practice, assessing competence, enabling and supporting learning. To participate in regular 1:1s and IPR with line manager To develop and participate with the Endoscopy pre assessment pathway. Hold virtual pre assessment clinics when required. To use clinical assessment skills to deliver nurse led pre-assessment, working alongside the medical staff, ensuring that all required tests and specialist investigations are requested within agreed protocols whilst ensuring that patient records are maintained to accurately reflect the assessment. To work flexibly with colleagues, assisting to manage and resolve problems to ensure the smooth running of the service on a day to day basis. To triage referrals for General Anaesthetic procedures, liaising with theatres for list availability and booking of patients according to clinical need. Liaising with the Anaesthetic team regarding individual patient suitability for GAs. To lead or deputise as needed in the allocation of urgent pre-assessments with focus on the pacemaker and anti-coagulation pathways/EBUS/Bronchs/ERCPs, EUS, ESD and Spyglass. To lead the team on training and use of Lifebox pre-assessment tool. To ensure competence in IT with excellent knowledge of Pims, Lifebox, Solus/HICCS and outlook. Maintain databases and endoscopy trackers To ensure the nurses rota covers the service needs, that appropriately trained staff, and skill sets are utilised. To maintain excellent rostering and organisational skills to rota, recruit and manage staff annual leave and other leave in accordance with the agenda for change terms and conditions. Involvement and participation in ensuring endoscopy sessions are utilised. Investigate and present Risks which have occurred within the endoscopy unit. Share direct learning within the department and trust wide. Involvement with Human resources for recruitment, sickness and capability management processes. Maintain physical clinical skills within endoscopy on a regular basis.