Due to a department expansion within our forward-thinking endoscopy unit, an opportunity has become available within the gastroenterology directorate for the position of a trainee Endoscopy Nurse Practitioner.
This desirable post is suitable for a candidate with a proven track record of endoscopy clinical care, to include therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy techniques and procedures, and the willingness and aptitude for self-directed learning in endoscopy.
The trainee Endoscopy Nurse Practitioner will work as part of the current Endoscopy Nurse Practitioner team to learn clinical endoscopy procedures to support the Gastroenterology and Surgical clinical colleagues in the Endoscopy Unit. Candidates will be supported on a training programme to incorporate either upper or lower procedures. This may involve travel and overnight stays to accommodate the course, so flexibility is essential.
When competence is proven in the first modality, the candidate will progress to Band 7, whilst the second modality is studied. The candidate will be expected to perform their first modality independently whilst studying for the second modality. The band 7 post-holder will also be expected to facilitate IDA clinics and pre-assessment clinics on a rotational basis.
Informal conversations are welcomed and encouraged.
Main duties of the job
1. Perform under supervision diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy; set sessions are identified however, flexibility is promoted (i.e., move lists, take extra sessions, cover annual leave/sickness/emergency issues)
2. Perform a comprehensive advanced specialist assessment of patient needs. Using their own judgement: plan, implement and evaluate their clinical caseload according to changing health care needs and in conjunction with their supervisor/mentor.
3. Demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional autonomy, drawing upon specialist knowledge and highly developed physical and professional skills, working within set endoscopy procedures and guidelines. These must be used to meet clinical needs of the patient.
Administer and be accountable for the giving of sedation under the remit of the Trust/Endoscopy PGD, recognising adverse reactions and administering the appropriate reversal agents of required.
Deal with highly complex clinical situations for example recognising when patients are experiencing adverse reactions to the nurse-led endoscopy procedure, i.e., cardiac, respiratory, acute haemorrhage, reaction to sedation or violence and aggression. Use skills and experience to intervene and correct complications during independent lists.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
4. 1st Level Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
5. Educated to Degree Level
6. Masters degree or equivalent
Knowledge and Training
Essential criteria
7. Evidence of postgraduate study and continuous portfolio
8. Evidence of Professional Development
9. Willingness to commit to programme of theoretical and practical study
10. Cannulation, Venepuncture and IV medication administration
11. Knowledge and understanding of JAG and GRS accreditation requirements
Desirable criteria
12. Evidence of teaching (including preceptorship)
13. ompetence in the use of diathermy (ERBE) with an understanding of health and safety for yourself, patients and staff
Experience
Essential criteria
14. Extensive experience within Gastroenterology / Endoscopy
Desirable criteria
15. Evidence in Endoscopy at a senior level
16. Experience of delivering outpatient provision (clinic/nurse-led) inclusive of new patients/follow-ups and rapid access criteria
17. Previous Clinical Nurse Specialist experience
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
18. Ability to prioritise clinical workload
19. Ability to time manage and meet tight deadlines
Desirable criteria
20. Leadership and management skills
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Multi-site working
The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing "better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond".
To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which:
21. Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement
22. Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and
23. Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites
Against this context, although this post is hosted by The Dudley Group, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.
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