Colon Capsule CNS
- Employer
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Location
- Nuneaton
- Salary
- £37,338 to £44,962 per annum (dependant on experience)
- Closing date
- 28 Nov 2024
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- Profession
- Other Health Profession
- Grade
- Band 6
- Hours
- Part Time
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Job Title: Colon Capsule CNS
Hours per week: Part time - 30 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term: 18 months - Fixed Term Contract)
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (dependant on experience)
Closing Date: 27th November 2024
Interview Date: 9th December 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of application s, so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
#JoinTeamEliot
Main duties of the job
To support the Gastroenterologists and Colorectal Consultants to deliver alternative investigations to conventional endoscopy and Colon Capsule endoscopy.
The postholder will have responsibility for high quality safe and effective patient care, delivering capsule endoscopy services within the Gastroenterology / Endoscopy services, in accordance with departmental and national guidelines.
To vet referrals for appropriateness for designated procedure.
To escalate any inappropriate referrals to referring clinician or seek advice from Colorectal/Gastroenterologist Consultants.
To assess patients by obtaining clinical history and assessing suitability for bespoke investigations, including giving specific advice about diabetes and anticoagulant management.
To obtain Trust written consent for diagnostic procedures and for research studies.
To perform diagnostic tests (CE) including setting up equipment.
To monitor results from Capsule endoscopy and escalate anomalies to senior team members.
To interpret and communicate results of investigations to patients, GPs, consultants, research teams and CE, including dictation of clinical letters.
Provide support and advice to patients and their carers.
Ensure all patients are scheduled for appropriate procedures from new referrals and surveillance procedures.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain accurate and up to date confidential and timely patient records ensuring that all patient documentation (both written and electronic) is in line with agreed Trust standards and NMC guidance.
Organise time effectively to ensure effective management of workload, prioritising work as necessary.
The post holder will monitor and review guidelines and protocols for this group of patients.
To contribute to the development, implementation and promotion of policies and guidelines for managing patients with other health care professionals, consistent with countywide objectives.
To document all care given using the Trust guidelines.
In collaboration with team secretary to maintain stocks of necessary equipment and escalate any shortfalls.
Maintain accurate nursing records in accordance with NMC guidelines.
To participate in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs working within National and Local Drug administration Policies and Procedures.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Application and Interview
Essential
Desirable
Trsut Values
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address
George Eliot NHS Trust
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
230-31830151-MED-CC-CNS-A
Hours per week: Part time - 30 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term: 18 months - Fixed Term Contract)
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (dependant on experience)
Closing Date: 27th November 2024
Interview Date: 9th December 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of application s, so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
#JoinTeamEliot
Main duties of the job
To support the Gastroenterologists and Colorectal Consultants to deliver alternative investigations to conventional endoscopy and Colon Capsule endoscopy.
The postholder will have responsibility for high quality safe and effective patient care, delivering capsule endoscopy services within the Gastroenterology / Endoscopy services, in accordance with departmental and national guidelines.
To vet referrals for appropriateness for designated procedure.
To escalate any inappropriate referrals to referring clinician or seek advice from Colorectal/Gastroenterologist Consultants.
To assess patients by obtaining clinical history and assessing suitability for bespoke investigations, including giving specific advice about diabetes and anticoagulant management.
To obtain Trust written consent for diagnostic procedures and for research studies.
To perform diagnostic tests (CE) including setting up equipment.
To monitor results from Capsule endoscopy and escalate anomalies to senior team members.
To interpret and communicate results of investigations to patients, GPs, consultants, research teams and CE, including dictation of clinical letters.
Provide support and advice to patients and their carers.
Ensure all patients are scheduled for appropriate procedures from new referrals and surveillance procedures.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain accurate and up to date confidential and timely patient records ensuring that all patient documentation (both written and electronic) is in line with agreed Trust standards and NMC guidance.
Organise time effectively to ensure effective management of workload, prioritising work as necessary.
The post holder will monitor and review guidelines and protocols for this group of patients.
To contribute to the development, implementation and promotion of policies and guidelines for managing patients with other health care professionals, consistent with countywide objectives.
To document all care given using the Trust guidelines.
In collaboration with team secretary to maintain stocks of necessary equipment and escalate any shortfalls.
Maintain accurate nursing records in accordance with NMC guidelines.
To participate in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs working within National and Local Drug administration Policies and Procedures.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Application and Interview
Essential
- Post-registration knowledge and experience of working in Endoscopy / Gastroenterology
- RGN
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the organisation
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development
- Evidence of excellent patient documentation and record keeping skills
- Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment
- Experience in pre-assessing patients undergoing endoscopic investigations
Desirable
- Involvement in nursing audit and research
Trsut Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and safety in all that we do
- Challenge but support
- Expect respect and dignity
- Local healthcare that inspires confidence
Employer details
Employer name
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address
George Eliot NHS Trust
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
230-31830151-MED-CC-CNS-A
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