Colonic and Small Bowel Disease

Details

Title

Colonic and Small Bowel Disease

Type

Stage Two

Module code

HPS317

Requirement

Compulsory

Module objective

By the end of this module the Clinical Scientist in HSST will be able to analyse and synthesise their understanding of initial clinical assessment of the patient presenting with symptoms suggestive of colonic or small bowel disease. The Clinical Scientist in HSST will be expected to critically apply their knowledge in the clinical setting with respect to the management options available and discuss these with the supervising clinician based on investigation findings and demonstrate the ability to evaluate their own response to both normal and complex situations using the professional attributes and insights required of a Consultant Clinical Scientist. They will be expected to recognise the presence of underlying infection or disease in patients sent for tests of GI tract function.

Knowledge and understanding

By the end of this module the Clinical Scientist in HSST will be able to critically analyse, synthesise and apply their knowledge with respect to colonic and small bowel disease including:

• colon cancer, screening, polyp surveillance, familial colorectal cancer.
• diverticular disease and complications.
• short gut syndrome.
• small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome.
• colitis; radiation, microscopic enteritis.
• solitary rectal ulcer syndrome.

Technical and clinical skills

By the end of this module the Clinical Scientist in HSST will be able to recognise and respond appropriately to symptoms of colonic and small bowel disease reflecting on the challenges of applying research to practice in relation to these areas of practice and suggest improvements, building on a critique of available evidence.

Attitudes and behaviours

By the end of the module the Clinical Scientist in HSST will be expected to critically evaluate their own response to both normal and complex situations consistently demonstrating the professional attributes and insights required of a Consultant Clinical Scientist. Within the limits of professional competence referring as appropriate to senior staff and:

• deal appropriately with patients where an underlying infection or disease is suspected, and recognise the need to involve healthcare professionals with appropriate counselling skills and background knowledge.
• maintain the highest standards of professional behaviour including a prioritisation of the patient’s dignity during intimate examinations.
• work within personal limitations and ask for help, especially with regard to clinical issues.
• use effective judgement and decision-making skills.
• work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership where appropriate.
• manage time and prioritise workload e.g. balance urgent and important demands.
• work in accordance with ethical principles prioritising patient safety, confidentiality and within the boundaries of informed consent.
• be committed to and support continuous improvement of gastrointestinal services, with particular reference to auditing practice, evidence based practice, innovation, new and improved technologies.