The Endoscopy Unit is a dedicated unit that comprises of 9 Trolley spaces and a Reception area. The unit has a recovery area and two procedure rooms. 

The Unit performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD), Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy and Endoscopic-Retrograde-Cholangio-Pancreatograph (ERCP), is carried out in the X-Ray Department. The unit provides training and supervision for Trust personnel.
 
 
Staffing

• The Endoscopy matron is Diane Lashbrook.
• The Endoscopy Sister is Jean Asare.
• The Deputy Sister is Mardy Mendoza.
• Teams of experienced Staff Nurses support the Sisters.
• The Unit has a dedicated porter daily.
• 5 Endoscopy Office Co-ordinators and 2 Receptionists organise the administrative and clerical functions within the Department.

Opening Hours

• The Ward is open from 8.00am to 18.00 Monday to Friday.
• Patients arrive at 8.00am for the morning list and 12.45pm for the afternoon list.
• Endoscopy staff work 8.00am to 18.00 Monday to Friday.
• The Unit also provides an Emergency out of hours GI Bleed service at the weekends.

Colonoscopy Referrals

All the patients undergoing Colonoscopy require them to take an “Oral Bowel Cleansing Agent" (also called ‘bowel prep’).

A recent NPSA (National Patient Safety Agency) alert “Reducing risk of harm from oral bowel cleansing solutions” suggested such agents carry risks of dehydration and electrolyte disturbance and that it is essential that the patient has had their U&Es checked in the preceding three months before the patient can safely take this oral bowel cleansing agent

The Trust does not accept any direct Colonoscopy referrals but any patients needing repeat Colonoscopy will need to be evaluated by GPs for their suitability for the oral bowel cleansing agent.

If the patient has not already had these blood tests done, we would ask that any patient being referred for Colonoscopy should also have U&Es and FBC checked at the time of the referral or before their scheduled procedure.

GP will complete the “Oral Bowel Cleansing Agent Prescription Checklist” to assess whether it is safe for the patient to take the Oral Bowel Cleansing Agent based on medical history, medical conditions, medications and blood test results

GP will send the checklist along with the request form. Once we receive the completed checklist with the referral form, we will make the necessary arrangements for the patient regarding appointment and Oral Bowel Cleansing Agent

In case of any questions, please contact Endoscopy Clerk on 01932 722037.


Further Information

If you would like further information about Endoscopy, please do not hesitate to contact Deputy Sister Mendoza or any members of the Endoscopy team.
 

Attachments:

File	File size
Endoscopy Unit - Profile	18 Kb
Endoscopy Unit - Job Specifications	15 Kb
ERCP.pdf	488 Kb
EUS.pdf	613 Kb
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy.pdf	476 Kb
Having a Colonoscopy.pdf	482 Kb
Having a Gastroscopy.pdf	480 Kb
Heliobacter Pylori.pdf	432 Kb
Oesophageal Dilatation.pdf	451 Kb
Oesophageal Stent.pdf	445 Kb
Preparation instructions for Colonoscopy.pdf	59 Kb