Pre-Assessment Nurse - Endoscopy

Job summary

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 responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

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