Autonomous Nurse Endoscopist | Lead GI Procedures & Innovation

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nurse Endoscopist to provide an autonomous endoscopic service within the Endoscopy Unit. You will independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures within your scope of practice.

You will contribute to service development, clinical governance, education, audit and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring care is evidence-based, safe and patient-centered,

Responsibilities

• Independently perform upper and/or lower GI endoscopy including OGD and colonoscopy when accredited
• Obtain informed consent in accordance with Trust policies
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessment before, during and after procedures
• Recognise abnormalities and determine appropriate management plans
• Request and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations
• Perform therapeutic procedures within competency and scope of practice
• Manage clinical complications and emergency situations appropriately
• Communicate findings and outcomes to patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation

Job description

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nurse Endoscopist to provide an autonomous endoscopic service within the Endoscopy Unit. You will independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures within your scope of practice.

You will contribute to service development, clinical governance, education, audit and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring care is evidence-based, safe and patient-centered,