Endoscopy Care Navigator

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Care Navigator to provide inpatient liaison and outreach for endoscopy pathways. You will triage referrals, assess appropriateness, and facilitate safe transfers to the Endoscopy Unit, guiding staff on pre- and post-procedural requirements.

You will advocate for patients, coordinate care across wards and departments, and support complex cases through the endoscopy pathway, with teaching across the team and ongoing involvement in

Qualifications

• NMC registered Degree in Adult Nursing and scope to practice
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or ability to undertake
• Post graduate Endoscopy qualification or equivalent experience
• Leadership or management qualification would be desirable

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate endoscopic nursing care.
• Provide expert advice to clinical staff on endoscopic issues.
• Coordinate with the unit to manage patient flow and pathway
• Act as patient advocate and provide information to enable informed choices
• Improve access and equity of waiting times for complex cases

Skills

Endoscopy knowledge

Multi-professional collaboration

Psychosocial support

IT literate

Education

NMC registered degree in Adult Nursing

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Postgraduate Endoscopy qualification

Management / Leadership qualification

Job description

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Care Navigator to provide inpatient liaison and outreach for endoscopy pathways. You will triage referrals, assess appropriateness, and facilitate safe transfers to the Endoscopy Unit, guiding staff on pre- and post-procedural requirements.

You will advocate for patients, coordinate care across wards and departments, and support complex cases through the endoscopy pathway, with teaching across the team and ongoing involvement in