Job summary
- Main area
- Cytosponge
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 205-7858303
- Employer
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CDC Endoscopy
- Town
- Hanley
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Cytosponge Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 6
Job overview
To support and develop the management of UHNM’s Cytosponge Service. To work with all members of the gastroenterology department to deliver cytosponge to patients who are on the symptomatic pathway with routine reflux and for patients who are already on the planned waiting list for Barrett’s oesophagus surveillance.
The role of CNS is multifaceted this includes vetting and right patient selection, delivering triage clinic, delivering the Cytosponge capsule Clinic as well as results follow up
Main duties of the job
- To support and develop the management of UHNM’s Cytosponge Service, working with all members of the gastroenterology department to deliver cytosponge to patients who are on the symptomatic pathway with routine reflux and for patients who are already on the planned waiting list for Barrett’s oesophagus surveillance.
- The role of CNS is to triage patients to make sure they are clinically suitable to undergo capsule sponge procedures and that they meet the criteria.
- To assess plan and deliver the Cytosponge care
- Undertake capsule sponge procedures in accordance with hospital’s standard operating procedures.
- Clinic as well as results follow up and management.
- The CNS will be expected to be an autonomous practitioner
- To work with the NHS England’s pilot team externally gathering information on up-to-date guidelines on Cytosponge, delivering information and support.
- To enable patients to make informed consent and decisions about their care and understand the rationale of the investigations and treatment pathway.
- Organize pre assessment clinics via the telephone and assess suitability of patients for Cytosponge
- Along with your team you will need to manage the booking diary to ensure patients are seen in a timely manner
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Independently manage a group of patients within the specialty whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering specialised individualised and personalised direct patient care
- To use advanced nursing skills in assessment and diagnosis and to coordinate the patient journey and diagnostic services within the unit and other key diagnostic services (especially radiology, and endoscopy).
- To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust Policies and the national competency framework for endoscopy. To ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff
- Ensuring patients are seen and have their procedure carried out within the agreed time frame, using existing resources to create a streamline service throughout the screening process.
- You will be required to use the computer software to check in and review reports.
- Organize necessary patient information leaflets and perform audits in relation to practice.
- Be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication.
- To be available for patients via phone and arrange admission/assessment if needed.
- Stock checking of consumables and maintain Cytosponge System service agreement.
- To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation.
- To facilitate safe discharge planning ensuring safe information and follow up using specialist knowledge of endoscopic procedures, their risks and recovery.
- When required, during less busy periods in the cytosponge service, your support in the endoscopy unit may be required. This will be agreed with the Endoscopy manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma
Desirable criteria
- Degree
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience
Desirable criteria
- Endoscopy
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently and autonomously
Desirable criteria
- Experience in running clinics
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Elliott
- Job title
- CDC Endoscopy Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01782 675706
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