Colon Capsule CNS

To support the Gastroenterologists and Colorectal Consultants to deliver alternative investigations to conventional endoscopy and Colon Capsule endoscopy.
The postholder will have responsibility for high quality safe and effective patient care, delivering capsule endoscopy services within the Gastroenterology / Endoscopy services, in accordance with departmental and national guidelines.
To vet referrals for appropriateness for designated procedure.
To escalate any inappropriate referrals to referring clinician or seek advice from Colorectal/Gastroenterologist Consultants.
To assess patients by obtaining clinical history and assessing suitability for bespoke investigations, including giving specific advice about diabetes and anticoagulant management.
To obtain Trust written consent for diagnostic procedures and for research studies.
To perform diagnostic tests (CE) including setting up equipment.
To monitor results from Capsule endoscopy and escalate anomalies to senior team members.
To interpret and communicate results of investigations to patients, GPs, consultants, research teams and CE, including dictation of clinical letters.
Provide support and advice to patients and their carers.
Ensure all patients are scheduled for appropriate procedures from new referrals and surveillance procedures., Maintain accurate and up to date confidential and timely patient records ensuring that all patient documentation (both written and electronic) is in line with agreed Trust standards and NMC guidance.
Organise time effectively to ensure effective management of workload, prioritising work as necessary.
The post holder will monitor and review guidelines and protocols for this group of patients.
To contribute to the development, implementation and promotion of policies and guidelines for managing patients with other health care professionals, consistent with countywide objectives.
To document all care given using the Trust guidelines.
In collaboration with team secretary to maintain stocks of necessary equipment and escalate any shortfalls.
Maintain accurate nursing records in accordance with NMC guidelines.
To participate in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs working within National and Local Drug administration Policies and Procedures.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women's, children's, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot., The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.
In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.