Job summary
The post-holder is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality Endoscopy care and, as appropriate, leading the team. Care is provided according to the individual needs of the patient and Consultant.
Main duties of the job
To provide care of patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures and to provide Endoscopy services to Consultants.
About us
Why apply for this role?
At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;
When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:
- Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
- 27 days annual leave
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
- Free newspaper and media subscriptions
- Local Business discounts
- Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
- Personal development and training courses
- Annual events and recognition awards
- Career progression and increments
- For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What are the Responsibilities of this Endoscopy Nurse role?
- Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of Endoscopy patient care
- Leading the team in the role of team lead to ensure adherence to the 5 steps to safe interventional procedures and the safe and efficient running of the list.
- Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the wider hospital environment.
- Participate fully as a team member, including working in areas such as stage 1 & 2 recovery to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
- Effective management of resources within the department
- Participate in education, training and development of other staff.
- Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported immediately.
- Help to prevent cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and a high level of decontamination practice.
- Prepare patients for invasive procedures..
- Provide initial urgent or emergency care as required
- Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What are the Responsibilities of this Endoscopy Nurse role?
- Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of Endoscopy patient care
- Leading the team in the role of team lead to ensure adherence to the 5 steps to safe interventional procedures and the safe and efficient running of the list.
- Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the wider hospital environment.
- Participate fully as a team member, including working in areas such as stage 1 & 2 recovery to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
- Effective management of resources within the department
- Participate in education, training and development of other staff.
- Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported immediately.
- Help to prevent cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and a high level of decontamination practice.
- Prepare patients for invasive procedures..
- Provide initial urgent or emergency care as required
- Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience within the role of Endoscopy Nurse
- Experience within the Independent sector
- Experience in undertaking clinical
- audit/s
Desirable
- Able to work efficiently with a multi-disciplinary team and with
- internal/external stakeholders
- Ability to adapt and apply flexible in accordance to the needs of the service.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Gastroenterology/endoscopy
- Nursing qualification (ENB906 or
- equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience within the role of Endoscopy Nurse
- Experience within the Independent sector
- Experience in undertaking clinical
- audit/s
Desirable
- Able to work efficiently with a multi-disciplinary team and with
- internal/external stakeholders
- Ability to adapt and apply flexible in accordance to the needs of the service.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Gastroenterology/endoscopy
- Nursing qualification (ENB906 or
- equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
