PEG/Nutrition and Endoscopy Practice Development Nurse

NHS Jobs; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs invites applications for a PEG/Nutrition and Endoscopy Practice Development Nurse. The role coordinates Trust-wide initiatives, supports in-service development of Endoscopy nursing staff, and leads on standard setting and evidence-based practice.

It includes audit, professional standard reviews, and education of staff and students, with a focus on enteral nutrition care. The postholder will train staff in enteral tube care (PEG/J, NG, NJ), peri-operative support, and collaborative work

Job description

PEG/Nutrition and Endoscopy Practice Development Nurse

The Post Holders will support the Nutrition and Endoscopy Team in coordinating Trust wide initiatives and for the in-service development of all nursing staff working within Endoscopy. The postholder is expected to provide clinical, leadership and motivation to establish clinical practices, which is research / evidence-based, and lead on standard setting in line with specialty practices nationally and regular audit in line with the Trusts commitment to Clinical Governance. The postholder will monitor and review clinical and professional standards of care, especially on patient with enteral nutrition, and endoscopy staff clinical development, reporting on performance, and instituting remedial action where necessary. The postholder will facilitate the training of staff involved on patients with enteral tubes and mainly the training and development of Endoscopy staff and students within the department, in achieving excellence in various endoscopic procedures, patient/client care, in partnership with the divisional teams and other key stakeholders. The postholder is expected to assist and/or support in the placement of enteral tubes (i.e. PEG / J, NG, NJ). This includes the peri-operative care, support, and education of patients, and staff involved. To work collaboratively with the Trust education and learning team. To ensure a high standard of care delivery mainly with the nutrition/enteral and endoscopy team, through clinical practice, advice