Nurse Endoscopist

Please see attached Job Description for full details As a Nurse Endoscopist the post-holder will: Perform the procedure of Colonoscopy / Flexible Sigmoidoscopy/ Gastroscopy following agreed protocols; Obtain informed consent from patients in line with Trust policy; Administer sedation in a safe and competent manner working within agreed protocols; Provide specialist knowledge; undertake investigation and treatment in the diagnosis, management and clinical care of patients with Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal disorders; Provide diagnostic and therapeutic autonomous Nurse led endoscopy service with skills to perform biopsy / polypectomy and where appropriate refer directly to a consultant for immediate intervention; Perform flexible sigmoidoscopy through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Bowel Scope service following national guidelines and standards of practice; Manage referrals through the open access clinic and two week rule pathway; Work with the Endoscopy team in support of optimal Endoscopy Service provision delivering care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, autonomously undertaking endoscopic procedures, within defined protocols Timely referral to the cancer MDT where cancer is detected; Provide expert advice, education, supporting patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals within this specialist field.