Job summary
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed and motivated Registered
Nurse with excellent communication skills to join our Endoscopy nursing team.
The successful candidate will support both the Unit Managers and Junior Sisters
to provide patient centered, evidence-based care; maintain high care delivery
standards and efficient, safe management of patients within our busy Endoscopy
Units.
You will have the ability to work within a multi
professional team, contributing towards developments in nursing within the
service. You will be joining a highly skilled and committed team who will give
their full support to your development. Educational support for the role exists
both in house and externally.
The vacancy base site will be Sunderland Royal; however,
the successful candidate will be required to work cross site as/when required.
Main duties of the job
You will support patients undergoing endoscopic
procedures, including pre assessment, admission, recovery and discharge skills,
you will be supported to achieve competencies relating to this specialised role
as well as being a member of the Endoscopy Registered Nurse on call, out of
hours Rota for Emergency upper gastrointestinal bleeds.
This is an exciting opportunity for nurse to be
part of a forward thinking, dynamic team who are passionate endoscopy about
providing an exemplary service.
The ideal candidate should be a Registered Nurse with
appropriate skills, experience, personal qualities and attitude. Desirably, the
candidate will have successfully completed a Mentorship training programme and
have experience of working in an Endoscopy Unit
The base site will be Sunderland Royal, however cross
site working will be an expectation.
Shift patterns are Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend shifts
as required, you will also take part in an out of hours on call.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for patients designated to their care.
To always
work to the NMC Code.
To
supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements
of delegation.
Provide
effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the
ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister/Charge
Nurse.
To comply
with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for patients designated to their care.
To always
work to the NMC Code.
To
supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements
of delegation.
Provide
effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the
ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister/Charge
Nurse.
To comply
with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered nurse
- Previous experience of working in endoscopy
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified
- Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification
Desirable
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent)
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered nurse
- Previous experience of working in endoscopy
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified
- Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification
Desirable
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent)
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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