George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.
Job overview
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Closing Date: 27th November 2024
Interview Date: 3rd December 2024 (subject to change)
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
Main duties of the job
Professional/Clinical
The post holder will work autonomously having clinical and managerial responsibilities for the Endoscopy Unit.
Clinical responsibilities
Autonomously lead and independently manage a caseload of patients directly referred to the nurse-led endoscopy lists. Performing clinical examination, history taking, diagnostic and therapeutic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and OGD. Having responsibility for interpreting results and requesting further investigations as required e.g., organising staging chest/abdominal/pelvic CT/MRI scans for those patients with malignant looking lesions.
Non-Clinical responsibilities
To plan and prioritise own workload and manage time effectively, when working alone or in collaboration with others. Where appropriate, delegate work effectively setting clear parameters of responsibility.
Communication, relationship skills & teamwork
Communicate with patients at the appropriate level of understanding about issues surrounding their medical condition, whilst maintaining patient confidentiality. Ensure that they understand the rationale for their care and consequences and alternatives.
Person specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
* RGN / RMN Teaching qualification (eg 998)
* Post Grad Qualification in Specialty or appropriate experience
* Willing to work towards a specialist qualification
Experience and Knowledge
* Significant experience at Band 7 or equivalent.
* Experience within the specialty.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Ability to manage a Team
* Budget Holder for the Department.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to lead and motivate.
* High development of specialist knowledge and skills such as performing colonoscopy
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to form positive working relationships with multi-professional colleagues.
Other
* Able to pass occupational health requirements, which includes the ability to perform all nursing duties
Please note: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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