Nurse Endoscopist (Band 8a) - Gastroenterology / Endoscopy - Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Merseyside
To provide individual episodes of care to a client group based on assessment of physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs.
To demonstrate a high level of clinical decision-making and an ability to monitor and improve standards of care.
To work within his/her own scope of professional practice.
To work closely with the multi-professional team to develop the nurse endoscopist service and provide expert nursing practice without direct medical supervision but within agreed Trust protocols.
To work unsupervised in the provision of clinical care to patients.
To provide training and education to the multi-professional team, patients and their relatives.
Work as an autonomous practitioner undertaking diagnostic & therapeutic investigations for patients requiring GI endoscopy procedures.
To ensure these lists run efficiently and effectively.
To act as an excellent role model and develop own clinical expertise keeping abreast of changing developments in endoscopy practice.
To provide quality patient standards in accordance with those identified in the GRS and JAG.
To ensure that families and carers are involved in the planning and provision of care where this is appropriate.
To participate in the formulation and development of clinical governance action plans.
To actively participate in the Endoscopy Users Group.
To ensure that nurse-led clinics are organised and run effectively.
To recognise and refer to appropriate primary care services for clients with acute/chronic conditions.
To demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning skills in diagnostic decision-making.
To document all relevant information regarding the client according to Trust standards.
Where agreed, to dispense medication to the client using agreed protocols.
Where appropriate, to select, perform and interpret screening and diagnostic laboratory tests, as agreed in protocols.
To evaluate results of intervention using accepted outcome criteria, revise the plan of care, where appropriate, and consult/refer when needed.
To provide a ‘follow-up’ service within the consultant-led clinic.
To be fully involved in national training programme for Endoscopy.
To be actively involved in the orientation and training of new Nurse Endoscopists and New Registrars.
To ensure all practice is governed by the GRS and JAG requirements for training.
To comply with the Quality Standards outlined in the GRS.
To identify poor practice and take steps to rectify the situation.
To advise on the training needs analysis which reflects the future needs of the service in collaboration with the Endoscopy Manager/Matron and Clinical Lead for Endoscopy.
To liaise with the Endoscopy Manager/Matron, Specialist Nurses, Training centre, Corporate Nursing Team and external providers to ensure appropriate educational opportunities for personal, professional and service development.
To work collaboratively with the senior staff to ensure that all staff have an appraisal and a personal development plan.
To take an active role in Teaching, formally and informally.
To participate in ensuring all the Direct Observation of Practice forms are completed.
To play an active role in health education and educating patients about their lifestyles.
To participate in audit and research activities in conjunction with the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Team.
To work alongside the Endoscopy nursing team in the development of recognised endoscopy courses and in-house teaching programmes.
To promote a seamless service of care through liaison with all relevant Health Care professionals and set up appropriate systems.
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