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Clinical Endoscopist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 31 Hydref 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £47,810.00 i £62,682.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47810.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Chichester, PO19 6SE |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9279-25-2092 |
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Clinical The nurse endoscopist will be allocated a caseload from consultant colleagues to undertake patient investigations, manage patient care and undertake all appropriate correspondence for patients in their care with primary and secondary care colleagues within their professional competence. The post holder must be skilled and proficient in undertaking informed consent, including discussion of the risks, complications and alternatives to treatment ensuring this information is delivered in a manner which the patient can understand. Where a person lacks capacity to make an informed decision, or give consent, the post-holder must act in accordance with the requirement of the Mental Capacity Act and associated code of practice. Independently perform diagnostic / therapeutic GI endoscopy for patients who fit into the nurse endoscopist criteria. Assess patient fitness for procedure, including patients who may have highly complex past medical history or health care needs. Discuss patients, whose fitness for a procedure may be in doubt, with the referring Consultant or medical practitioner to ensure the patient receives appropriate treatment. To apply advanced communication skills to establish a relationship and build a rapport with patients to lessen patient anxiety prior to the procedure To flexibly manage responsibility for own clinical caseload and to seek support from clinical colleagues in the management of complex cases and where necessary to transfer care to a consultant colleague. Act based on own interpretation of clinical findings, referring the patient on to specialist medical/surgical teams as appropriate Use expert and specialised clinical and theoretical knowledge to safely and appropriately assess and diagnose patients, requesting further tests and investigations in a timely manner. To undertake advanced venepuncture and cannulation on complex patients where manual dexterity and skill is required The post holder will apply highly specialist knowledge and experience to manage complex patients before, during and after their procedure and where necessary communicating with patients, relatives and relevant health care professionals to ensure care is continued in the appropriate setting The post holder will apply advanced skills to assess the patients level of understanding about their clinical condition and simplify complex medical information for patients, giving explanations of the possible diagnosis and treatment required to ensure that patient is fully informed and encouraged to engage with their own healthcare. The post holder will deliver highly sensitive or difficult information, regarding possible diagnosis, to the patient and will communicate findings to the appropriate multi-disciplinary team colleagues to ensure the patient is followed up and supported in the appropriate manner. Provide comprehensive reports, utilising appropriate reporting systems, to ensure findings are communicated to the referring Consultant colleague or medical practitioner Ensure the effective use of specialist endoscopy equipment to deliver comprehensive and compassionate patient care in line with practice and services. Undertake placement of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy tubes with Consultant Gastroenterologist / Nutrition Nurse specialist when required. Contribute to developing clinical governance within the endoscopy team, including undertaking quality improvements using audit findings. Attend relevant meetings to deliver formal presentations about audit findings, and/or recommendations for changes to practice to consultant colleagues and senior managers Take a lead role in research and audit activities relevant to endoscopy, for the trust and utilise findings to change practice, where appropriate. Participate in processes for JAG accreditation and GRS census submissions. Devise systems for monitoring standards which are able to demonstrate continual improvements in the quality of patient care. Develop competencies which safeguard practice and effectiveness in role as a credible and accountable practitioner. Ensuring compliance with NMC/HPC Codes of Conduct. Demonstrate awareness of, and participation in development and management of the service to meet demands, and adapt to the changing needs of the service. Develop protocols for role development and skill enhancement within the team whilst maintaining a distinct nursing focus. Consider cost improvement measures, including appropriate use of equipment and measures to generate income Act as a leader and role model to set standards and develop protocols, policy and guidance for the management of patients with suspected GI cancers / disease. Please see Job Description for more information.