Overview
The Endoscopy Pre assessment Nurse will be hosting telephone and face to face pre assessment clinics for patients requiring endoscopic procedures. This will involve giving clear guidance on bowel preparation and advice to the patient on their diet pre and post procedure. You will need to address any issues that may arise prior and post to the patient attending for their endoscopy procedures such as the management of the patient's medications and assessing any pre-existing medical conditions which could impact their endoscopic procedure. These clinics aim to enhance the patient's endoscopy experience from referral through to discharge, particularly by putting the patients mind at ease by answering any questions and dealing with any concerns. As a skilled member of the team you will develop and maintain good patient care, organisational skills and assist in the provision of a high level of care. It is essential that the post holder can work within a diverse, multidisciplinary team, providing autonomous decision making and be aware of their limitations in accordance with NMC.
Main duties of the job
* Working collaboratively with the immediate and extended Endoscopy MDT on both sites
* Assisting in the direct delivery and management of the Pre-assessment services.
* Acting as the patient advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the process.
* Promoting 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 to meet trust and JAG requirements
* The ability to evaluate the service
* Working collaboratively to ensure audit of the service is in line with National Guidelines
* If you have Endoscopy experience to support and work in the Endoscopy unit to maintain your skills.
About the Trust
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
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