FOI/2025/26/173
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| Reference | FOI/2025/26/173 |
|---|---|
| Description | Nurse-Led Consent in Endoscopy Services |
| Date requested | 07/08/2025 |
| Attachments | N/A |
Request
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding nurse-led patient consent processes within endoscopy services at your Trust.
Specifically, I would be grateful if you could provide the following information:
- Do nurses working in endoscopy obtain patient consent for procedures?
- If yes, please confirm whether this applies to all types of endoscopic procedures or only specific ones.
- What Agenda for Change (AfC) band are the nurses who undertake consent discussions and obtain patient consent in endoscopy settings?
- Could you provide details of the competency framework, training requirements, or internal policies that support nurses in undertaking the consent process?
- If available, please supply any relevant competency documentation or a summary of the training and assessment process.
- Could you provide a copy of the consent form used, or a redacted example/template, showing the sections completed by nursing staff when obtaining consent?
Please provide the information in electronic format where possible.
Response
Having completed enquiries within CLCH in respect of Section 1(1)(a), CLCH does hold information relating to your request. Under Section 1(1)(b), the below has been provided.
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust can confirm that this is non-applicable to CLCH. We are a community trust and so this question is not relevant for us.
Please see the Trust link below for all the services we offer.