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NHS TAYSIDE – AGENDA FOR CHANGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
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JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title
Department(s)/Location
Number of Job Holders
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Nurse Endoscopist/Gastroenterology Clinical
Nurse Specialist
Gastroenterology, Medicine Directorate,
Ninewells Hospital
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JOB PURPOSE
The Nurse Endoscopist/ Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist is an advanced practitioner who will provide a high
standard of care and management of patients in a defined patient group within Gastroenterology. The post holder will
undertake diagnostic and therapeutic sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy and is an expert practitioner who has the expert
knowledge base, complex decision making skills and clinical competencies for expanded practice. He/she will work
collaboratively across healthcare boundaries, developing, implementing, reviewing and evaluating evidence based
standards, guidelines and policies for the Tayside area. The post holder will have the skills and competencies required to
manage a case-load within agreed boundaries and protocols in line with clinical governance and will be responsible for
setting standards of care and developing policies/service within their specific fields of practice. The Clinical Nurse
Specialist provides specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients and relatives for a
specific field of practice.
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ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Head of Nursing
Lead Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Endoscopist/ Clinical Nurse Specialist (this post)
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SCOPE AND RANGE
To provide a high quality, safe and supportive environment in order to care for patients, clients, carers and relatives
within Gastroenterology services particularly Endoscopy and including patients with specific Gastrointestinal disease to
meet identified care needs.
NHS Tayside covers some 7,558 square kilometres with a population of approximately 385,500. The
Gastroenterology Nursing Service provides inpatient care over two sites, at Ninewells Hospital Dundee and Perth
Royal Infirmary whilst offering a number of outpatient clinics including Stracathro Hospital. Endoscopy services are
provided across all three sites at Ninewells, Stracathro and PRI. The Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist
provides a wide range of specialist care and services for this particular client group in a variety of clinical settings
throughout Tayside in response to service demand. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team the
Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and management of adults
with gastro-intestinal diseases and symptom.
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The Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist plays a pivotal role within the multi-disciplinary team working
autonomously, co-ordinating the patient’s journey from point of referral, treatment, through to discharge and
follow up care. The post holder has specialist knowledge of treatment options and acts as expert resource for this
specific field of practice
The Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist provides a specialist and holistic care assessment of patients and
carers often complex needs following referral, which realistically minimises physical symptoms and the social,
financial, emotional and spiritual implications of the gastro-intestinal disease process
The Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist provides a supportive environment and as a competent
practitioner counsels patients with highly complex, sensitive issues e.g. altered body image, sexual dysfunction,
living and dying with cancer, symptom management for patients who have Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for conducting diagnostic and therapeutic lower
gastro-intestinal endoscopy which would equate to approximately 5 lists per week
The Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist provides accessible responsive services for patients ensuring
delivery of high standards of care. This involves initiating and establishing nurse led clinics.
The Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist works collaboratively with the multi professional team and works
autonomously to assess, diagnose and recommend treatment to facilitate achievement of waiting list targets. This
involves clinical history taking and physical examination
Environment of Care:
This post is hospital based, working within endoscopy units and outpatient departments across the 3 sites of Ninewells
Hospital, Perth Royal Infirmary and Stracathro Hospital in response to service demand to promote cross cover across
the directorate and to provide cover for colleagues as required.
To include:
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Liaises with national and international centres and agencies.
Provide specialist advice to health care workers and the general public
Budgetary Responsibility to ensure specialist departmental supplies and patient products are ordered and used
economically and appropriately
Supervisory responsibility for junior endoscopy/Gastroenterology Nurse Specialists
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide a specialist and advanced nursing contribution to the clinical management of a defined caseload of patients
within Gastroenterology, working autonomously and in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals in order
to improve the care of patients with Gastrointestinal disease and in particular those undergoing endoscopic
procedures.
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Take a systematic and comprehensive patient history to make a holistic assessment of patient’s suitability to
undergo endoscopic procedure on the day of appointment, taking into account current medication and physical well
being i.e. anticoagulation therapy and potential need for a biopsy.
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Promote patient participation in decision making and obtain informed consent for examination to be performed
ensuring that the nature, consequence and risks of the treatment are understood by the patient.
4.
Assess anxiety levels of patient (having endoscopic procedures) on admission and plan coping strategies with
patient, including the use of intravenous sedation when necessary. Administer intravenous sedation independently,
within agreed local policy, and also administer intravenous reversal agents if required based on clinical judgement.
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Perform Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy, working autonomously to assess, plan,
deliver and evaluate care.
6. Perform biopsy of pathology encountered in order to establish a diagnosis. Follow up histology, interpret findings,
make clinical judgements involving a range of facts that require analysis and comparison of a range of options to
plan and initiate follow up management of patient towards appropriate treatment or specialist referral, without
supervision, taking responsibility for assigning diagnosis.
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Assess the health education needs of Gastroenterology patients attending for examination initiating health
promotion and providing patients with written information as necessary on diagnosis.
8.
Provide support for patients with cancer at initial diagnosis, providing information and emotional support where
appropriate.
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Produce computer generated reports and letters, utilising the Endoscopy Management System reporting tool
effectively to produce accurate reports of examination findings to disseminate results to medical notes and referring
Consultant or General Practitioners.
10. Provide a nurse-led out patient service for patients with gastroenterological disorders, ensuring accurate clinical
history taking. Provide information, education and emotional support as required, promoting the concept of patient
self-care, and ensuring appropriate investigations and referral to other members of the multidisciplinary team are
requested, working within agreed protocols of practice, therefore improving the quality of life and compliance with
treatment of patients within defined area of practice.
11. Review results of outpatient investigations i.e. blood results, DEXA scan reports etc and discuss any abnormalities
with Consultant Gastroenterologist in order to effect appropriate clinical management.
12. Providing a specialist advanced nursing contribution to support, inform and educate defined group of patients
during inpatient treatment periods.
13. Co-ordination of staging investigations and referral to other members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to
manage and co-ordinate the patients journey from point of referral through to discharge and follow-up, to provide
seamless care.
14. Daily planning and organisation of workload that frequently requires adjustment due to service demands.
15. Frequently provide highly specialised advice in relation to patient care and management. Accountable for direct
delivery of a clinical service as agreed with local Division policy (e.g. sedation policy, waiting list initiatives).
16. Involved in the Development of policies and protocols for service changes within our own area, but which may
impact beyond your own department.
17. Responsible for personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources used in the endoscopic department.
18. Monitor patient’s disease progress providing continuity of care along the patient pathway from diagnosis,
throughout their long-term disease management.
19. Provide effective nursing management of patients within your defined area of practice including rapid access to
health care during relapse.
20. Adhere to Infection Control Policies/procedures within Endoscopy.
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Develop and maintain networks with other specialist practitioners working within the same field to facilitate
the sharing of good evidence-based practice.
Management /Leadership
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Establish, lead and implement systems to co-ordinate, monitor, assess and prioritise workload supporting effective
contingency planning ensuring that the interests of patients/clients are met for self and service
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Plan and organise the provision of specialist nurse-led clinics, endoscopy lists and individual patient care.
3.
Accountable and responsible for the effective use of physical, human and financial resources for service provided,
including responsibility for the safe use of highly complex equipment.
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Participate in the recruitment and selection process within remit where appropriate.
5.
Provide leadership and collaborate with multi-professional, multi-agency and all other appropriate staff to enhance
the healthcare experience for patients/clients.
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Participate in appraisal and devise a personal development plan.
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Lead and implement change in practice, initiate discussion and debate to influence and action quality improvement
in practice, contributing to the wider Corporate agenda where appropriate.
8.
Lead effective teamwork and healthy working relationships through consistent and visible support to junior staff
members.
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Facilitate a sensitive and positive approach to the review of complaints learning from the experience of users to
improve healthcare experience.
10. Implement redesign initiatives and lead and drive service development.
11. Lead, implement and evaluate nurse led services adopting a strategic approach to service development and redesign
in response to corporate priorities and objectives.
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Education & Continuing Professional Development
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Ensure the development of personal/career development plans is aimed at improving health care, maintaining and
developing attitudes, skills and knowledge facilitating personal and professional growth of the multidisciplinary
team and Gastroenterology specialist team in order to meet service, users, professional and individual needs.
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The Endoscopy Nurse Specialist will be a recognised expert in a specific field of Gastroenterological nursing and
will provide professional leadership which will support and inspire colleagues and enhance the development of
clinical practice.
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Adopt a systematic approach to identify, analyse and prioritise own training and development ensuring training
plans are submitted and agreed taking cognisance of mandatory training, physical, human and financial resources.
4.
Responsible for organisation and management of own workload/caseload and clinic commitments prioritising and
adapting as required to meet the needs of the patient and organisation.
5.
Establish effective working relationships with hospital, multidisciplinary and community professionals to facilitate
optimum, continuing care for patients and maintain a recognised source of expertise for these groups. To provide
leadership, act as a role model and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standard of specialised clinical practice.
6.
Monitor the provision of service advising the Nurse Manager and Consultant Gastroenterologists of any
development deficiencies.
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7.
Participate and attend relevant Divisional meetings, Specialist Nurse Forum, Multidisciplinary Team Meeting and
Specialised Gastroenterology Meeting, Endoscopy Users Meeting as appropriate.
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Membership and participation with local/national Clinical Nurse Specialist Groups e.g. Scottish Nurse Endoscopist
Group and GI Nurses Fife and Tayside Group, to develop professionally, enhance knowledge and ensure “ best
practice” methods are made available to the Division as appropriate.
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Membership of professional bodies e.g. British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), Scottish Society of
Gastroenterology, National Association of Crohn’s and Colitis, Coeliac UK.
10. Develop local policies/guidelines in relation to all aspects of Gastroenterology and adapt regional and national
guidelines for local use.
11. Contribute to Directorate and Divisional issues including policy guideline development and identify opportunities
whereby the post may be enhanced.
12. Maintain effective systems for the development and delivery of educational packages for
patients/clients/carers/relatives and healthcare professionals and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of
educational strategies used.
13. Ensure standards for supervision and support are implemented, monitored and evaluated to facilitate acquisition of
skills required for patients/clients/carers/relatives to develop effective coping mechanisms and self care strategies to
enhance quality of life.
14. Contribute to and influence the development of pre and post registration curriculum and contributes to the teaching
of student nurses in relation to Gastroenterology nursing care related to endoscopy and diseases of
Gastroenterology.
15. Collaborate with lead nurse and education providers in the procurement, design and delivery of educational
activities to meet identified needs.
16. Acts as an expert clinical resource to other healthcare professionals. Advise colleagues and other healthcare staff
of relevant research findings and best practice methods.
17. Maintain a high level of awareness and up to date knowledge of relevant research and other evidence based
findings, recommending and processing change where considered necessary.
18. Develop and improve own competence in structured ways, including accessing clinical supervision.
19. Demonstrate a commitment to further learning opportunities and professional development in Gastroenterology
ensuring PREP requirements are met
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Quality/Research and Development
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Identify and develop frameworks and mechanisms to monitor standards and quality of clinical practice, facilitate
continuous quality improvement within a specific field of practice and support and participate in ongoing research.
2.
Work within an ethical and legal framework, utilising defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the
department, organisation and NHS Tayside to promote safe and effective evidence based practice and contribute to
quality improvement within a specific field of practice.
3.
Lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence based policies, procedures and guidelines
within a specific field of practice.
4.
Actively seek views of service users and carers to improve the health care experience for individuals.
5.
Audit the effectiveness of the service and standards of own practice by initiating, leading and/or participating in
nursing and /or medical audits
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COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONISHIPS
Continuing responsibility, using developed skills, for establishing effective systems and standards of communication for
routine, complex (e.g. initiating disease management after diagnosis made at endoscopy examination), extremely
sensitive (e.g. discussing bowel problems) and potentially stressful information (e.g. giving cancer diagnosis) with a
wide range of patients, families, health and social care workers and other relevant departments/agencies.
You will utilise a wide range of media such as telephone, verbal and written communications to overcome any
difficulties in communication with people involved, identifying and negotiating appropriate actions to reach agreed
outcomes. (Patients unable to understand English therefore requiring to give diagnosis and disease information via an
interpreter).
Establish and maintain relationships based on mutual respect communicating on a regular basis with the
patient/relatives/multidisciplinary team and external agencies involved in the provision of care.
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KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
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Part 1 or 12 of the NMC register with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience.
Evidence of ongoing professional development, first degree or equivalent experience.
Complete a formal course of study to obtain an advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge in
that specific field of practice at degree level.
Ability to lead and manage at a strategic, organisational level, ability to support continuous quality
improvement, professional development and educational activity and work effectively as part of a multiprofessional / multi-agency team.
Ability to provide detailed advice to other specialists and non-specialists.
Ability to develop protocols which influence and change practice.
Ability to assess information and make recommendations related to disease management.
Ability to perform endoscopic GI procedures accurately and safely.
JAG (see below) qualified endoscopist with experience.
Immediate Life Support provider.
Basic IT skills.
Hold current full UK driving licence.
The Nurse Endoscopist undergoes the same training as, and in practice their responsibility is comparable to, a Medical
Endoscopist as set down by the Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the British Society of
Gastroenterology Working Party Report entitled “The Nurse Endoscopist” 1994.
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ESSENTIAL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
The Registered Nurse is responsible for personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources used in the
endoscopy department and out patient clinic.
Equipment and machinery used Generic
Personal computer
Photocopier
Fax
Bed trolleys
Non-invasive ventilation
Manual handling equipment
Fire equipment
Standard beds
Laboratory specimen equipment
Vacutainer/cannulation systems
Suction equipment
Intravenous infusion fluids giving sets and stands
Syringes/needles
Sharps boxes
Fridge
Telephone
Dictaphone
Pager
Sphygmomanometer
Infection control equipment
Blood Glucose monitoring
Specialised
Pulse oximeter
Defibrillator
Oxygen systems/therapy
Resuscitation trolley and equipment
Very specialised
Gastroscope, flexible sigmoidoscope, colonoscope, proctoscope
Light source
Processor
Television monitor
Diathermy equipment
Hot biopsy forceps and polypectomy snares and graspers
Cold biopsy forceps
Video and photographic equipment
Information Technology
Clinical Portal
ICE
TopaS
Wisdom
Endoscopy Management System
INSITE
Docstore
Referral Management System
Digital Dictation
Advanced Word Processing / PowerPoint
Database management, local, national databases i.e. Cancer Audit, NOSCAN
Report incidents via Adverse Incident Management System
Fax, internet, intranet, e-mail
Bleep holder
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Physical Skills:
 Administration of intravenous sedation, reversal agents and antibiotics
 Perform complex endoscopic procedures using the highest level of physical skills where a high degree of
precision and speed and the highest levels of hand, eye and sensory co-ordination are essential.
 Moving and handling of highly expensive and highly complex equipment.
 Driving skills to cover Perth and Stracathro including occasionally driving for long periods
 Sensory skills to assess patients
 Keyboard skills
 Ability to carry out vital signs and observations
 Venepuncture and venecannulation skills including removal of cannulae
 Have the expertise to handle and operate highly specialised and expensive endoscopy equipment
Physical Demands:
 Frequent exposure to uncontained body fluids.
 Stand/walking for the majority of shift.
 Frequent requirement for light physical effort holding lifting pulling an endoscope for long periods
throughout the majority of a shift period..
 Positioning/manoeuvring of patients for endoscopic procedures
 Pushing/manoeuvring of trolleys
Therefore there is frequent requirement to exert light physical effort over several long periods during the working week.
Mental Demands:
 There is a frequent requirement for intense concentration when performing endoscopic procedures or
patient consultations
 Recognition of abnormal pathology
 Retention and communication of knowledge and information
 Concentration required when checking documents/patient notes and calculating drug dosages, whilst
subject to frequent interruptions from patient/team members.
 Concentration required when observing patient behaviours which may be unpredictable due to sedation
and distress of endoscopic procedure
 Unpredictable day to day workload, ability to adapt to any situation presented from a variety of disciplines
and the patient group
 Ability to educate and communicate sensitive, unwelcome, unpleasant information to patients and
relatives
 Communicate complicated information verbally and written to patients regarding individualised treatment
and care plans.
 Tact and diplomacy when discussing “bowel problems” with patient group
 Educating patient regarding informed choice/consent
 Work autonomously
 Accountable for own actions
 Time management skills
 Concentration required when compiling reports, writing pathology forms etc.
 Identifying and managing cardiovascular or respiratory arrest
Therefore there is frequent requirement for intense concentration
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Emotional Demands:
 Communicating with distressed/anxious/worried patients/relatives.
 Occasionally breaking bad/unwelcome news to patient/relatives.
 Caring and clinical management of patients following receipt of bad news.
 Communicating complex issues within the multidisciplinary team.
 Frequent personal/interpersonal stressors.
 Supporting staff in the work environment.
Therefore there is occasional exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances
Working Conditions:
 Consistent, frequent exposure and direct contact with uncontained body fluids such as faeces, vomit, blood
saliva, sputum etc.
 Working constantly in artificial lighting with no natural light.
 Exposure to verbal aggression (occasionally during planned/urgent endoscopic procedures due to anxiety
or effects of sedation).
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DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
The Nurse Endoscopist is –
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Responsible to the Manager/Lead Nurse for professional management, work review and formal appraisal of
performance.
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Based on an in-depth expert knowledge, the nurse endoscopist is frequently required to make highly complex
clinical judgements, which involve the interpretation of a range of facts and options requiring analysis and
comparison, to make a diagnosis and judgements taking into account the patients age, co-morbidity, fitness for
procedure or treatment.
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Acts as an autonomous practitioner, acting on own initiative. Plans, manages and prioritises own caseload and can
make judgements based on individual patient needs including anticipation and resolution of potential problems or
concerns involving gastroenterological disorders management
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Accountable for her own actions, uses her own initiative and acts independently when carrying out endoscopic
procedure e.g. dose of intravenous sedation or therapeutic procedures required during endoscopy.
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Has responsibility to reflect upon and review their own decisions in relation to care management and the
effectiveness of care programmes.
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Responsible for supporting and supervising patients/clients/carers/relatives to reflect upon and review their
decisions in relation to care management and effectiveness of their care programmes.
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Challenges inappropriate care/interventions related to Gastroenterology.
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Responsible for providing senior management teams with expert advice relating to the field of specialist practice.
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MOST CHALLENGING /DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB
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Making complex, informed and independent decisions appropriate to Endoscopy/GastroenterologySpecialist
Nursing Management
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Performing complex therapeutic endoscopic procedures which are mentally & physically demanding and which
require a high degree of skill, dexterity and clinical expertise
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Eliciting information and making decisions on case management based on complex holistic information e.g.
patient symptoms, diagnostic results and x-rays
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Administration of intravenous sedation and reversal agents
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Exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances through the imparting of unwelcome news to patients
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Balancing the needs of the patient within the strategic needs of the service
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Effective management of patient diseases which are frequently difficult to control
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Balancing the demands of all stakeholders to provide an efficient, safe and effective service
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Person Specification
POST REF NO:
JOB TITLE/BAND:
LOCATION:
HOURS:
CRITERIA
EXPERIENCE:
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Nurse Endoscopist, Band 7
Endoscopy Unit, Ninewells
37.5 hours per week
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Experienced Nurse Endoscopist
competent in Colonoscopy who
has completed the relevant JAG
accredited training.
Extensive post registration
experience in a relevant sphere of
practice
QUALIFICATIONS:
(Training; Research;
Publications)
Qualifications – Part 1or 12 of the
NMC Register. Educated to
degree level
Masters level qualification or working
towards this
Independent Nurse Prescriber
KNOWLEDGE &
SKILLS:
Demonstrates the ability to work
at advanced practice level
Demonstration of extensive
knowledge within the speciality
Ability to maintain professional
and personal credibility across all
staff groups demonstrating
knowledge of current clinical
policies and guidelines
Ability to lead and manage
teams, lead practice and
continuous professional
development, work effectively as
part of a multi-professional team
Computer and information literacy
PERSONAL
QUALITIES:
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Personal motivation and
enthusiasm for the development
of services which meet the needs
of patients and enhance the
Understanding of Improvement
methodologies
patients experience.
OTHER:
(eg travel across
Tayside)
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Expected to travel across the
three hospitals across NHS
Tayside.
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POST REF NO:
D/PS/208/14
JOB TITLE/GRADE:
Nurse Endoscopist, Band 7
LOCATION:
Endoscopy Unit, Ninewells Hospital
Conditions of Service
Remuneration
Hours of Duty
Superannuation
The terms and conditions of service for this post are those
determined by the NHS Staff Council.
The current salary scale for the post is £31,072
to £40,964
per annum (pro rata for part-time staff). Placing on the scale on
appointment is normally at the minimum but may be higher
subject to verification of previous relevant service.
Salary is paid monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.
The hours of the post are 37.5 per week. .
Start and finish times will be determined by the needs of the
service.
Membership of the NHS Superannuation Scheme is not
compulsory but is open to all staff between the ages of 16 and
70 (65 in some instances).
The contributions paid are a percentage of superannuable pay,
which is essentially basic pay excluding, for example, overtime
or travelling expenses.
Contribution rates with effect from 01.04.14 are as follows:
Annual Pensionable Pay
(Full-time equivalent)
Up to £15,431
£15,432 to £21,387
£21,388 to £26,823
£26,824 to £49,472
£49,473 to £70,630
£70,631 to £111,376
£111,377 and over
Annual Leave
Contribution
5%
5.6%
7.1%
9.3%
12.5%
13.5%
14.5%
Contributions are subject to tax relief and reduced National
Insurance contributions. NHS Tayside also makes a substantial
contribution towards scheme benefits – currently around 14% of
basic pay.
On appointment = 27 days (pro rata for part-time Staff) or 5.4
weeks per year.
After 5 years aggregated service = 29 days (pro rata for part-time
staff) or 5.8 weeks per year
After 10 years aggregated service = 33 days (pro rata for part-
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time staff) or 6.6 weeks per year
References
Occupational Health
Clearance
Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974
(Exclusions and
Exceptions) (Scotland)
Order 2003
Disclosure Scotland
Immigration, Asylum and
Nationality Act 2006
Public Holidays = 8 days (pro rata for part-time staff) or 1.6
weeks per year
All offers of appointment are subject to receipt of two satisfactory
references.
All offers of appointment to new entrants to the National Health
Service are subject to a medical examination.
Medical
examinations are arranged and undertaken by the Occupational
Health and Safety Advisory Service (OHSAS).
All current or spent criminal convictions, cautions, warnings or
any case pending must be disclosed prior to commencing in
employment as detailed on the application form.
Please note that having a conviction will not automatically debar
you from obtaining employment with NHS Tayside. Careful
consideration will be given to the relevance of the offence to the
particular post in question. However, if you are appointed, and it
is found that you did not reveal a previous conviction your
employment may be terminated.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of
the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) in respect of
regulated work with protected adults and regulated work with
children.
It is a criminal offence for an employer to employ anyone who
does not have permission to live or work in the UK.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to produce specific original
documentation at interview e.g. Passport, or full birth certificate
together with an official document giving the applicants
permanent National Insurance Number and name issued by a
Government Agency or a previous employer, as well as
photocopies of these documents.
Professional Registration/ You should have current and continuing professional registration
Induction Standards &
with NMC and hold the appropriate qualification(s).
Code of Conduct
Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited within NHS premises and grounds.
Applications
Completed forms should be returned to:
recruitment.tayside@nhs.net quoting the job reference in the
subject line
or
to Human Resources Directorate, NHS Tayside, Level 9,
Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY
By closing date of 19th December 2014
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