Endoscopy Staff Nurse

• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, in line with Trust policies and national guidance.
• Undertake comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedure assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care.
• Support the Endoscopy Unit Manager / Sister in the day-to-day running of the unit by maintaining safe standards of care and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Take responsibility for the organisation and coordination of patient care for a designated group of patients during a shift.
• Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
• Assist in the teaching and development of nursing assistants, pre-registration students helping them to achieve their learning outcomes.
• To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence-based practice.
• Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the speciality as advised by the Endoscopy manager.
• Take responsibility for self-development through the appraisal system and work towards completing agreed personal development plan.

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with active NMC registration (1ST level)
• Evidence of Level 2 literacy and numeracy (or equivalent)
• Willingness to undertake mandatory and role specific training relevant to Endoscopy

Essential

• Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings. This can be whilst a student
• At least one year experience in Endoscopy
• IV/Oral drugs administration competent

Desirable

• Experience assisting with advanced endoscopic procedure (eq. Lower GI ESD)
• Experience of pre assessment/ recovery care
• Experience of caring patient s undergoing procedures under sedation

Essential

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills with patient, relatives and multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to deliver safe, compassionate and patient centred care in a fast -pace environment.
• Ability to recognise and respond to clinical deterioration, escalating concerns appropriately
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills within scope of practice
• Willingness to develop clinical and endoscopy -specific competencies
• Competent in medicine management, including IV drug administration, with an understanding of accountability
• Willingness to undergo and develop basic IT skills training, including electronic patient records and Trust Systems

Desirable

• Ability to appraise staff or willingness to learn
• Good IT skills including use of email and Microsoft word packages
• Awareness of JAG standards and endoscopy quality indicators
• Good IT skills, including use of email, Microsoft Word, and other Trust systems