NHS
Job title:
Endoscopy Senior Nurse
Company
NHS
Job description
We are looking to recruit an endoscopy senior nurse to join our dynamic and skilled team working in endoscopy. It is essential that applicants have at least two years of endoscopy experience.We are looking for a good team player, who has a willingness to learn and develop new skills.Our endoscopy unit consists of 4 rooms . The procedures carried out are varied and include Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, PEG insertion, Endoscopic stenting and Bronchoscopy for outpatients and inpatients (when required). The unit also provides recovery facilities.The successful candidate will be required to work 4 to 5 days a week which could include evenings and weekends.Informal visits are welcomed.Main duties of the job
- Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering individual patient care.
- The post holder will be expected to take charge of a designated area within the Endoscopy Unit on a regular basis and in the absence of the team leader.
- The post holder will be a qualified nurse and registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council with an up-to-date PIN number, with at least 2 years’ experience in endoscopy.
- The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and their implementation and evaluation.
- The post holder is also expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision, following appropriate training and will be required to demonstrate procedures to qualified and unqualified staff, and supervise the members of the team.
- The post holder will contribute to the overall good of the organization by being a positive role model and to treat all staff, patients and visitors and service users with courtesy.
About usWhittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.Date posted13 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAsContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number220-WHT-2721Job locationsWhittington Health NHS TrustLondonN19 5NFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesBe part of the coordinator role when allocated, coordinating the unit across endoscopy rooms and recovery, maintaining a smooth and safe daily activity.Undertake risk assessments for the patients that are going to have endoscopic procedures.Undertake nursing assessments, obtaining a detailed past medical history and ordering appropriate clinical investigations.Assess patients through the phone, identify the ones at risk and invite them for a face to face assessment. Then perform investigations and refer them when necessary.Implement intervention based on the results of the assessment and investigations.Identify cultural requirements, communication, and other special needs.Please read attached JD for more information. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesBe part of the coordinator role when allocated, coordinating the unit across endoscopy rooms and recovery, maintaining a smooth and safe daily activity.Undertake risk assessments for the patients that are going to have endoscopic procedures.Undertake nursing assessments, obtaining a detailed past medical history and ordering appropriate clinical investigations.Assess patients through the phone, identify the ones at risk and invite them for a face to face assessment. Then perform investigations and refer them when necessary.Implement intervention based on the results of the assessment and investigations.Identify cultural requirements, communication, and other special needs.Please read attached JD for more information.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
- 2 years endoscopy experience
- Relevant post registration courses
Desirable
- Previous experience in pre-assessment
Personal QualitiesEssential
- Articulate, Personable, Reliable
- Able to prioritise, organise and coordinate the work of self and others
- Ability to lead and motivate others
Skills and abilitiesEssential
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles of managing and pre assess a group of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures
- Ability to problem solve and to use own initiative
- Competent computer skills to create reports, use email, read excel spreadsheets
- Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including good written and verbal communications
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
- 2 years endoscopy experience
- Relevant post registration courses
Desirable
- Previous experience in pre-assessment
Personal QualitiesEssential
- Articulate, Personable, Reliable
- Able to prioritise, organise and coordinate the work of self and others
- Ability to lead and motivate others
Skills and abilitiesEssential
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles of managing and pre assess a group of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures
- Ability to problem solve and to use own initiative
- Competent computer skills to create reports, use email, read excel spreadsheets
- Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including good written and verbal communications
Expected salary
£42939 – 50697 per year
Location
North London
Job date
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:24:05 GMT
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