The Mile End Early Diagnosis Centre (MEEDC) is a brand new service for North East London (NEL) which opened in March 2021, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, to support early diagnosis of cancer for the local population, and the first of its kind nationally.
The MEEDC will operate as a system resource for the three main providers within NEL covering the 7 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG), providing additional capacity in-hours, consisting of two endoscopy rooms, two ultrasound rooms and a decontamination unit. This capacity will be used primarily for cancer surveillance; however, any remaining capacity will be used to support urgent referrals. The key aim for the MEEDC is to provide person-centred care, reducing variation across NEL and ensuring a high-quality diagnostic service for the local population.
There are a number of exciting opportunities arising within this brand new service at Mile End Hospital, for highly skilled, knowledgeable, dynamic and innovative individuals.
Main duties of the job
1. Admit patients for endoscopic procedures, prepare and assist during endoscopic procedures, and recover patients working in the unit's recovery area.
2. Support the band 6 staff to ensure the smooth running of the endoscopy unit.
3. Discharge patients home post-procedure, offering health education to patients about diet and medication post-procedure.
4. Work as part of a large team to ensure the welfare of patients and staff, with cross-site cover when needed.
5. Collaborate with the Senior and Junior Sisters/Charge Nurses in the endoscopy Unit, ensuring the unit is staffed appropriately and that all staff are trained to meet the demands of this growing service.
6. Participate in the training programme within the unit and Trust.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse - General with valid NMC registration
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
* Endoscopy-related training/certificates (Endo1 Course)
Experience
Essential
* Experience in acute care or clinical setting
* Experience of providing front line customer service
Desirable
* Previous experience working in an endoscopy setting
* Experience with sedation and post-procedure recovery
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and understanding of patient safety, dignity, and clinical governance
* Knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control principles
Desirable
* Familiarity with JAG accreditation standards
* Working knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases
* Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and the decontamination process
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Mile End Hospital
London
E1 4DG
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