Lead Clinical Nurse Endoscopist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester seeks a Lead Clinical Nurse Endoscopist to provide clinical leadership across the endoscopy service. Responsibilities include governance, patient care management, and performing advanced endoscopic procedures. Ideal candidates will possess a Nursing Degree and be committed to improving patient outcomes in line with organizational goals. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Participation in advanced clinical practice training

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar clinical role.
• Strong knowledge of endoscopy procedures and governance standards.
• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the Nurse Endoscopist portfolio.
• Lead service redesign initiatives to improve patient experience.
• Undertake upper and lower GI endoscopy procedures.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Endoscopy techniques

Governance knowledge

Patient care management

Education

Nursing Degree

Relevant professional certification

Job description

Overview

Are you dynamic, highly motivated and committed to improving patient outcomes and experience? Applications are invited for the post of Lead Clinical Nurse Endoscopist at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (based at Trafford General/Manchester Royal Hospital but with cross site working).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the Nurse Endoscopist portfolio across the Managed Single Service (MSS) within MFT, including governance and pathway development.
• Work with system partners to contribute locally and strategically to the redesign of Endoscopy Service across MSS, maximising capacity and patient experience.
• Spend up to 50% of the post holder's portfolio in direct autonomous clinical practice, with clinical responsibility for a defined cohort of patients. Balance clinical support for Trainee Nurse Endoscopists with strategic portfolio development in agreement with the Head of Nursing.
• Lead elements of JAG accreditation standards across all MSS endoscopy units, ensuring compliance and continued improvement of service delivery and patient experience.
• Undertake diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy using advanced and specialist skills as an independent autonomous practitioner in line with defined protocols.
• Identify and implement new developments, treatments and technologies into clinical practice in line with MFT and local governance processes, including evaluation of changes within practice.
• Participate in the unit's Global Rating Scale process and standards and contribute to service development and the achievement of JAG accreditation.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership and management support for substantive, trainee and Nurse Endoscopists within the MSS.
• Hold a delegated budget as appropriate, supporting the operational clinical team with the service lead to deliver cost efficiencies and ensure delivery within allocated budgets.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, clinically effective care, prioritising and utilising research and collaborating with colleagues in everyday practice.
• Work with higher education institutions (HEIs), Endoscopy Academy and workforce development professionals to influence pre- and post-graduate curriculum development for health professionals in relation to their specialist field.
• Participate in implementing and delivering the standards set within the MFT Nursing & Midwifery Strategy and contribute to MFT's strategic vision.

Context

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients relying on our services each year, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaboration and transformation, with a 30,000-strong workforce and a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and innovation through the Hive electronic patient record system launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider and are advancing our Green Plan to promote sustainability. We are committed to inclusion and belonging, equal opportunities for career development, health and wellbeing.