Job summary

The Nurse Endoscopist/Gastroenterology practitioner will provide clinical support to medical staff and perform endoscopic procedures (Gastroscopy and/or Colonoscopy) with or without sedation on a selected patient group.

Applicants who are single modality trained are also welcome to apply and will be considered.

Main duties of the job

Act as an expert in nursing within Gastroenterology services. Provide an autonomous diagnostic endoscopic service to an identified patient group, in the form of Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy. Support junior medical staff in providing a quality service to Gastroenterology patients and patients attending endoscopy. Develop standards of best practice, protocols and patient group directions in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. Support Risk Management process within Wirral Hospital Trust.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Nurse Endoscopist position available with WUTH.

If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Registered General Nurse 5 years post registration experience Working towards MSC or relevant experience

Desirable

JAG accredited colorectal techniques course - Degree Level Conscious sedation course - Degree Level Advanced life support certificate - Degree Level Clinical examination course - Degree Level

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

ENB998 Teaching and Training JAG accredited Train the Trainers course (necessary to teach Endoscopy doctors in training)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Autonomous Endoscopist in both gastroscopy and colonoscopy Specialist knowledge of Upper and Lower GI conditions

Personal Attributes

Essential

The ability to work autonomously and within a team High level of clinical expertise Ability to motivate staff and change practice Motivated Leadership skills Approachable, empathic, strong listening skills Good timekeeper Self-confident

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