Nurse Endoscopist

at  East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

The post holder will be a trained Nurse Endoscopist who is qualified to independently undertake colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and gastroscopy procedures. Nurse Endoscopists will provide direct clinical care and leadership across all 3 endoscopy sites at ELHT which are located at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Burnley General Hospital and Rossendale Health Centre. The post holder will act as a key member of the Endoscopy team and work closely with the Lead Nurse Endoscopist, Endoscopy Matron and Endoscopy Operational manager to support all members of the wider endoscopy team including the admin and booking teams.

Attending face to face and virtual internal and external meetings as requested and professionally representing the Trust at external meetings and events as requested.
Support the Lead Nurse Endoscopist, Endoscopy Matron and Endoscopy Operational Manger with submission of annual Joint Advisory Group (JAG) evidence portfolio.
Demonstrate clinical expertise in nursing management and leadership, including infection prevention & control and implementation and development of relevant policies and procedures for safe practice Eg. WHO checklist.
In collaboration with the Lead Nurse Endoscopist, Clinical Director, Endoscopy Matron and other senior clinicians within the team maintain a robust clinical governance system to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care, always adhering to National, Trust and JAG quality frameworks.
Act as a change agent and innovator, promoting an effective change culture within the nursing, medical and multi professional teams, with particular reference to current research and relevant NICE, BSG and JAG guidance
General Responsibilities
Employees of ELHT are required to promote the Trust values and the vision of the service for which they are responsible and:
– At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
– Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
– Comply with the ELHT Smoke Free Policy.
– Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
– Adhere to Equality and Diversity policies throughout the course of their employment.
– Maintain high standards of personal accountability and professionalism at all times
In conjunction with the Endoscopy Practice Educator, further develop the established link nurses in areas of assigned practice
Promote and enhance evidence-based learning based practice and ensure that a learning environment based on the principles of life long learning and training/education is fostered.
Promote a flexible and innovative approach to caring for patients, enabling a practice development focus.
Works within the multi-professional team and participates in orientation of new staff. Ensure Mentors are fully trained to provide very positive student nurse placements for our future workforce.
Promote and enhance a person centred service and where possible encourage the family to participate if the patient and family want to help.
Responsible for maintaining excellent standards and ensuring that standards are monitored regularly and where appropriate corrective action is taken in conjunction with the Operational Manager and the Clinical Director
Ensure effective internal and external communication channels are maintained within the department, to ensure dissemination of good practice and team working.
Participate in the development of service future planning and Trust objectives
Demonstrate effective decision making that is person centred and consistent with ELHT policies and values.
In collaboration with the Operational Manager ensure the service is efficient and uses all available resources effectively.
Adhere to Trust policies and work in collaboration with other members of the multi professional team in relation to policy development.
Ensure to demonstrate Trust Values and comply with Trust behavioural framework at all times
To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and the development of the rol