We looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to join the FDS/2 week wait GI service.

This exciting opportunity aims to facilitate faster diagnosis for patients on a 28-day pathway by providing care and support for patients on suspected cancer pathways.

As a GI clinical pathway Senior sister you will be expected to exhibit specific skills in the management of disorders of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. This will includeundertaking assessment, education and counselling.

The post holder will work alongside our nursing and medical colleagues in endoscopy, colorectal, radiology, surgery, GP's and cancer services in the trust. They will have a clinical commitment to the 2WW GI Service

The band 7 senior sister will assist in overseeing the 2 WW GI service this will be across all 3 sites of the trust and be directly involved in vetting and triaging the 2WWreferrals.

The role involves both clinical and service management specifications. This therefore requires an individual with excellent organization and time management skills. An individual who can lead, develop and influence service provision. They must be an experienced autonomous practitioner and show evidence of leading a team and service successfully.

This person will be supported by a our FDS Lead Nurse & service manager (nonclinical), in addition to the endoscopy consultant body.

Main duties of the job

Be accountable for the direct delivery and management of the 2WW GIservice.Lead the development of the clinical triage process and audit its effectivenessWork collaboratively with the immediate and extended Endoscopy teams on several sites to deliver the clinical pathway.Be responsible for policy implementation, review and development of theservice.Clinically screen the referrals that come via the 2WW GI Service.Co-ordinating and providing care from the point of access to address theneeds of individuals arising as a consequence of referrals to the 2 week wait/Endoscopy services.Acting as the patient's advocate supporting them to navigate and makeinformed choices at all stages of the processes.Undertake audit and research activities, compile reports for presentationinternally and external to the Trust.Educate members of the multidisciplinary team about the 2WW GI pathway

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

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

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with current NMC registration
• Preceptorship and mentorship module or equivalent
• Degree
• Specialist qualification - experience of working In a specialist area to masters level or equivalent

Desirable

• Pre-Assessment post registration courses.
• Masters level

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience (significant experience in endoscopy/preassessment/GI Nursing)).
• Experience of managing staff and rosters.
• Has an exemplary understanding of complex endoscopy procedures
• Working knowledge of national agenda on improving endoscopy services, population demographics, health inequalities, public health strategies, clinical governance. management, valid consent and withdrawal of consent and NICE guidelines on 2WW.
• Experience of Audit and evaluation.

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge in Radiology and radiology procedures.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Cannulation and phlebotomy skills.
• Management and Leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Can work to deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving.
• Enjoys challenges
• Leader, Can motivate staff
• Advanced IT & presentation skills.

HEART Values

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mark's Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

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