HPB Endoscopy Clinical Nurse Specialist for ERCP inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED WED 8 JAN 2025

Exciting opportunity to join a service that is seeking to develop and strengthen ERCP nursing workforce as a single managed service in MFT

The post holder will co-ordinate and organise the inpatient and outpatient referrals for ERCP providing nursing expert support, information and advice to patients and their families, relatives and carers. The post holder will facilitate communication and act as liaison between the referrer, MDT, clinicians, ward staff and endoscopy unit staff.

The individual will develop and maintain safe pathways for patients who require Endoscopy Procedures on GA/Deep Sedation lists ensuring that the patients have attended for pre-operative/anaesthetic assessment.

To facilitate the safe efficient and optimal use of ERCP sessions. The post holder is expected to provide nurse led consent for inpatients and outpatients where appropriate.

You will be based at Manchester Royal Infirmary , though you may be required to work across sites as part of a Single Managed Service. An ability to work autonomously be adaptable , responding quickly and be able to balance competing demands.

Of course this means you will have the ability to use your own initiative.

You will possess excellent communication skills and be able to balance competing demands being the person that holds it all together in a calm and confident manner. You will lead role in coordinating ERCP referral waiting list for endoscopic examination following medically agreed protocols and criteria supporting the prioritisation. Attention to detail is key the postholder will be responsible for stent register maintenance and that follow procedures are planned.You will liaise with all members of the MDT, facilitate teaching of ward staff, patients, families and carers of all aspects of HPB disease and ERCP. You will also be expected in conjunction with the audit team to record data, compile results and present them to relevant members of the MDT. You must be a dynamic flexible individual with advanced IT, administrative and organisational skills should ideally have a minimum of three to four years experience in Endoscopy nursing and have shown a keen interest in developing your clinical skills and knowledgeMost of all you will need to be kind and caring to support patient and loved ones at times of anxiety and worry and be able to advocate for your patient

About us

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at

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