Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Upper GI 2 WW pathway/ Endoscopy pre-assessment Nurse to join our well established multidisciplinary team.  This is a newly created post to support our Lead Cancer Gastroenterologist with the Upper GI 2 week wait referrals and support the Endoscopy nurses with the pre assessment of patients undergoing Endoscopic procedures using defined parameters. Please note this is an onsite Monday to Friday post

Main duties of the job

The Upper GI STT/Pre Assessment Nurse will work alongside the Upper GI Lead Consultant and clinical nurse manager to:

A: Support the Straight to Test (STT) pathway for patients referred on a suspected 2WW Upper GI cancer pathway. The post will help improve the timed pathway, patient experience and support earlier diagnosis and help ensure care is delivered consistently in a timely manner. 

B: Pre-Assess patients prior to outpatient Endoscopic procedures using a range of methods i.e. telephone assessment, face to face assessment.
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder. 

Working for our organisation

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.