Job Description

Covering the Freeman and Royal Victoria Infirmary sites and working alongside the Consultant Capsule Endoscopy Lead, and the established Gastroenterology Nurse Specialists, you will enjoy supporting patients through the pathway for small bowel Capsule Endoscopy. There are opportunities to support the delivery of the established Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse led service and the role also includes gaining management skills when caring for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Time management and organisation of a patient caseload are essential skills. Significant interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and wireless capsule endoscopy are necessary.



The role requires a good underpinning knowledge and experience of IT. Training will be provided for the management of the Capsule Endoscopy software. This role is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic, driven individuals looking for a new challenge within the Gastroenterology centre of excellence. You will be part of a team that strives to offer a patient-centred approach.



Requests for further information about the post are welcomed. Band 7 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition. Within the sphere of specialist practice: Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.



Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice. Band 6 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.

Within the sphere of specialist practice:

Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice. Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Contributes to training and education within specialist area.