Upper GI Nurse Endoscopist Victoria Road, Macclesfield

We are looking to recruit a dynamic Upper GI Nurse Endoscopist to support our Endoscopy Service at East Cheshire NHS Trust. Innovation in service delivery and flexibility to work within the needs of the service are key requirements of this role. The post holder will be able to undertake Upper GI endoscopy as a qualified Nurse Endoscopist. The post holder will work autonomously, managing whole episodes of patient care independent of medical supervision. They will be a key member of the Multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will have their own caseload of patients for whom they will perform upper gastro-intestinal diagnostic endoscopy. The appointee will play a key role in providing a high quality, efficient, patient focused in the endoscopy service. The post will be based at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Hours per week: 27.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will provide highly specialist and advanced clinical knowledge, skills and decision-making within the Endoscopy/Gastroenterology service.
• The post holder will work autonomously, managing whole episodes of patient care independent of medical supervision.
• The post holder will have their own caseload of patients for whom they will perform upper gastro-intestinal diagnostic endoscopy.
• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team in providing a high-quality service meeting the physical and emotional requirements for both inpatients and outpatients undergoing procedures within the Endoscopy and Treatment Unit.

About us:

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.

Person Specification:

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Registered Nurse on part 1, 3, 5 or 8 of the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Register.
• JAG accreditation for Endoscopist role on JAG Endoscopy Training System (JETS) site.
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development.
• Evidence of training/update on lower GI (Gastrointestinal) therapeutic endoscopic intervention.
• Cannulation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Significant experience in a nursing post in Endoscopy.
• Considerable experience of working as a nurse endoscopist in a hospital setting.
• Experience in running lists.
• Able to perform Upper GI diagnostic endoscopy.
• Achievement of high quality patient care through evidenced based practice.
• Expert knowledge in anatomy and physiology of the GI tract.
• Leadership of clinical governance and patient safety.
• A commitment to providing a quality service with quality improvement.
• Management of change.
• Clinical audit.
• Budget awareness.
• Communicates articulately and sensitively with good written English.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Tactful and diplomatic.
• Highly developed written communication skills.
• Highly developed verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with, listen to and motivate stakeholders and staff at all levels.
• Able to articulate highly complex and sensitive clinical topics.
• Evidence of analytical and problem solving skills.
• High level knowledge of BSG, GRS and JAG Standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of NICE Outcomes, National strategic Cancer Developments.
• Evidence of providing motivational, professional leadership with highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of service area specific DH and NHS policy, initiatives, national service framework etc. in delivering patient centred care.
• Evidence of ability to combine strategic direction with operational delivery.
• Demonstrate IT/database knowledge and skill/or qualification.
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake moderate physical effort for several short/long periods moving equipment patients and stock within manual handling guidelines.
• Able to demonstrate ability to concentrate on a predictable work pattern.
• Able to work under pressure, flexibly and as part of a team.

Further Information:

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Other Role Requirements:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Equality statement:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post.