The Post holder will be expected to exhibit specific skills in the management of disorders of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. This will include undertaking telephone/face to face assessment, education, counselling of patients and maintaining an advice line

The post holder will work closely with the whole endoscopy team and the MDT collaboratively.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing in the delivery of an efficient and effective service for the trust.

They will assist with the development of the pre-assessment service.

The pre-assessment nurse will actively contribute to the pre-assessment service this includes the Non-GA service.

This person will supported by the senior pre-assessment sisters/charge nurse.

There is a team of band 7 nurses, band 6 nurses and administrative team running the pre-assessment service. This ensures that there is appropriate cover, delegation and support both clinically and managerially in times of absence and leave.

Main duties of the job

• Working collaboratively with the immediate and extended Endoscopy on several sites
• Assisting in the direct delivery and management of the Pre-assessment services.
• Co-ordinating and providing care from the point of access to address the needs of individuals arising as a consequence of referral from the 2 week wait /Endoscopy services.
• Acting as the patient advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the processes.
• Promoting health promotion strategies
• Supporting the senior nurses in the development of the service
• Supporting the team with clinical governance, quality assurance and quality management systems
• Ensuring that patient data are collected to meet trust and JAG requirements
• The ability to evaluate the service and contribute to quality assurance activities
• Working collaboratively to ensure audit of the service is in line with National Guidelines

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working relationships and communication requirements of your role

• Maintain good relationships between all members of staff, thus maintaining professionalism throughout the unit and the pre-assessment process.
• Ensure good communication verbally and via formal documentation and electronic sources

with all members of the nursing, multidisciplinary team, patients and families

• Assist in the problem solving strategies to enhance patient care
• Have the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information.
• Communicate with senior colleagues regarding changes in circumstances, which may affect safe practice
• Ensure that accurate records and information systems are maintained
• Recognise the legal implications of accurate and legible documentation, maintain accurate and legible records of patient care, in line with Trust policy and NMC Code of Conduct
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policy with regards to patient confidentiality/Data Protection Act/Caldicott Recommendations
• Work in partnership with patient/family and colleagues to develop and maintain effective working relationship within the clinical area

Level of Clinical Responsibility

• Ability to relate to all staff, patients, relatives and visitors demonstrating effective listening skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team or autonomously
• Be aware of your level of competence and knowledge, work within your limitations when making clinical decisions regarding patient care. Seek assistance from senior nurses/team where appropriate
• Ability to analyse information while liaising with MDT to ascertain patient fitness procedure
• Ensure evidence based practice is utilised collaboratively with the nursing process
• Where appropriate support students and learners development

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Preceptorship and Mentoring Course
• GI/GIN Course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Post Registration Experience
• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology of the GI tract for Endoscopy procedures

Desirable

• Pre-Assessment/Recovery/Theatres/Endoscopy Experience

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Able to cope with stress
• Team Player
• Able to communicate sensitive information and address barriers to understanding
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills
• IT skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records, type/produce letter communication

Desirable

• Advanced communication course
• Advocacy skills

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park and St Marks Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

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