Are you currently achieving your 6 week diagnostic standard targets?
Yes
In the last 12 months have you used an agency Endoscopy consultant for supply of Endoscopy services?
Yes – we have 4 locum gastro consultants who undertake endoscopy in addition to a number of gastroenterology out patient services.
In the last 12 months, which providers have you used for your Endoscopy services?
Locums provided by Interact Medical, A&E Agency and RIG Locums. Endoscopy rooms insourced from Vanguard Healthcare.
In the last 12 months, how much have you spent on insourcing your Endoscopy services?
We do not insource Endoscopy Services – only the endoscopy room.
Are you currently being charged, Below, ON, or Above NHS tariff?
We are not charged for the endoscopy.
How much are you charged per day of Endoscopy service?
Not applicable
In the last 12 months, how many of those months have you used an insourced provider for your Endoscopy services?
12 months.
Was this service tendered for?
Yes
Who was successful with the tender allocation?
Vanguard Healthcare
How much are you charged for the following procedures?
OGDs
Colonoscopy
Flexi Sigmoidoscopy
E.R.C.P
EUS
The trust is not charged per procedure.
When using an insourcing provider, on average how many patients have been seen over a set weekend service (Saturday and Sunday)?
We do not use the insourcing provider at weekends.
Do you currently require Endoscopy services?
No
Please provide us with the name, title and contact details of the head of Endoscopy services.
Jo Tolley
Group Manager
Gastroenterology
0121 424 4846.
