We have recently opened a brand-new Endoscopy facility, a £4.9m investment with a South West Endoscopy Training Academy facility also built.
Identified as a clinical expert, the post holder is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care, which includes the management of a caseload of patients. They are expected to work as a highly skilled practitioner and to have expert knowledge, providing clinical expertise, leadership, and guidance within the endoscopy service.
The primary focus of the role is to work as an advanced, autonomous practitioner providing patient-centred clinical care, encompassing the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. The post holder will be an accredited Independent Nurse Endoscopist in Upper and/or Lower GI procedures. This position aims to improve outcomes for patients by enhancing the timeliness and consistency of care and driving innovation through new models of care, while actively participating in research and development.
The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgements to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role within a defined framework.
The ACP role is service-driven and structured around the Health Education England framework for advanced clinical practice. There are 4 pillars that underpin this practice:
1. Clinical Practice: At least 60% of work time is spent on direct patient care. The post holder must deliver high-quality care to patients, enable other practitioners to maintain professional expertise, and exercise a high degree of personal autonomy within their role.
2. Professional Leadership and Management: The post holder should demonstrate leadership skills that support and motivate others to continuously improve the quality of care and standards of practice, serving as a source of expertise and knowledge for others in their specialist fields.
3. Education, Training, and Development: The post holder should contribute to the training and education of others, establishing formal links with local education providers, and contribute to the development of registered nurses/AHPs within their specialist fields.
4. Research: The post holder should contribute to the development of professional practice through the promotion of evidence-based practice and audit of standards of care, also having a role within research in their specialist fields.
South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dry-land and water-based activities. Schools in the area are excellent.
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
Name: Pat Searle
Job Title: Matron - Gastroenterology
Email Address: pat.searle@nhs.net
Telephone Number: 07703 185975
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