Job summary
**Previous applicants need not apply**
- How would you like to come and work in a dynamic and forward thinking Endoscopy & Minor Ops Unit at the Nelson Health Centre, as part of St George's NHS Trust?
- You will work with the friendly multidisciplinary team in providing patient centred care for patients undergoing gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, transnasal endoscopy, cystoscopy, dermatology and plastic surgery day case procedures.
- As a Unit which has received 'Platinum' in Trust accreditation, we pride ourselves on putting our patients first and provide a supportive environment for staff training.
- You will be based at The Nelson Health Centre, but you can have the opportunity to work at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton and St George's Hospital in Tooting.
- The primary aim of the Endoscopy & Minor Ops Unit is to provide an effective, comprehensive, high quality endoscopy and minor operations service for those patients assessed as suitable for day case treatment in a community setting.
- The Unit was designed around the patient's experience, providing a relaxed and calming environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Main duties of the job
- Providing excellent nursing care.
- Taking charge, supervising and deputising for the Senior Sister to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care across the team, the effective management of staff and mentoring of junior staff.
- Actively participating in and contributing to the overall management of the department.
- Maintaining all necessary equipment, liaise with loan companies and procurement team to ensure equipment is available as required.
- Participate in the decontamination, traceability and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialised equipment used in endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures and providing technical assistance during such procedures.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Professional/ Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- RN (general)
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience
- Endoscopy experience
- NURB 280/360 or ENB906 or equivalent
- ENB998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Knowledge of current nursing issues
Desirable
- Advanced studies leading to BSc or evidence of further professional development
- Experience of dermatology/plastic surgery minor ops
- Experience of Cystoscopy procedures
Organisational Management
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work and to co-ordinate the department
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to individual needs
- Ability to effectively prioritise, plan and organise the daily workload of the department
- Demonstrates an understanding of the application of leadership skills
- Has good verbal and written communication abilities
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Evidence of implementing innovative practice
Education and Research
Essential
- Has a good understanding of the roles within the procedure room
- Demonstrates a wide knowledge of GI diseases, diagnosis, treatment and healthcare needs of those affected
- Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence based practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses
- Has knowledge of performance review
Desirable
- Education qualification
- Evidence of audit or research project
- Attended IPR course
- Experience of teaching Endoscopy, cystoscopy/minor ops nursing skills
- Knowledge of relevant political issues that impact the Endoscopy Service
General
Essential
- Motivated and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical speciality
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care
- Adaptable and responsive to changing needs
- Able to use own initiative
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Programme
Person Specification
Professional/ Clinical Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- RN (general)
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience
- Endoscopy experience
- NURB 280/360 or ENB906 or equivalent
- ENB998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Knowledge of current nursing issues
Desirable
- Advanced studies leading to BSc or evidence of further professional development
- Experience of dermatology/plastic surgery minor ops
- Experience of Cystoscopy procedures
Organisational Management
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work and to co-ordinate the department
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to individual needs
- Ability to effectively prioritise, plan and organise the daily workload of the department
- Demonstrates an understanding of the application of leadership skills
- Has good verbal and written communication abilities
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Evidence of implementing innovative practice
Education and Research
Essential
- Has a good understanding of the roles within the procedure room
- Demonstrates a wide knowledge of GI diseases, diagnosis, treatment and healthcare needs of those affected
- Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence based practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses
- Has knowledge of performance review
Desirable
- Education qualification
- Evidence of audit or research project
- Attended IPR course
- Experience of teaching Endoscopy, cystoscopy/minor ops nursing skills
- Knowledge of relevant political issues that impact the Endoscopy Service
General
Essential
- Motivated and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical speciality
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care
- Adaptable and responsive to changing needs
- Able to use own initiative
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Programme
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).
