Staff Nurse Endoscopy

according to the NMC Code and relevant professional guidelines and frameworks

including the Trust Values providing a holistic effective and

efficient Endoscopy service to the local population.

participate in handling complaints in accordance with Trust policy.

in the assessment of staffing requirements and reporting problems to the

appropriate manager.

provide high quality nursing care and participate in the assessment, planning,

implementation and evaluation of the care needs for the patient group within

Endoscopy.

deliver compassionate person-centred care and treat patients, service users,

their families and their careers with consideration, dignity and the respect

you would want for yourself or your family.

support Endoscopy Pre-Assessment team and endoscopy services across the county as required.

participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a

facilitator, mentor and role model to student nurse and junior staff.

responsible for developing and sustaining your own knowledge, clinical skills

and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements and to maintain

a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.

across sites supporting the Endoscopy Directorate and in other departments as

required.

areas of endoscopy to include admissions, recovery, discharge, pre-assessment

and in procedure rooms.

and support to all patients and users of all aspects of the Endoscopy service.

outside of the endoscopy unit e.g. in theatres / A&E

multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and efficient scheduling of patients

/ procedures occur.

and effective running of clinics, ensuring patients are kept informed with

regards to waiting times.

complex nursing procedures requiring the application of specialist expertise

and knowledge and act as a source of reference.

develop and actively take part in the provision 7 days per week

service.

and movement tasks and wear appropriate protective equipment.

shift patterns early and late shifts over 7 days of the week.

patients and relatives

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Qualifications

Essential: - Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC PIN

Other Qualities

Essential: - Flexible to change in demands of service; - Effective communicator both written and verbal

Knowledge & Skills

Essential: - Knowledge of Cannulation and Gastroenterology or a willingness to learn

Desirable: - Cannulation and venepuncture skills; - IV drug administration

Experience

Essential: - Experienced Endoscopy nurse