Job summary
The role of an Endoscopy Practitioner is to provide and maintain a high standard of patient care in the Endoscopy department for patients pre- peri- and post- procedure, this role is a primary function in supporting the team for the optimal care of our patients. The delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate healthcare to the patients of Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust is the most important objective of the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the Endoscopy Practitioner include consenting patients, preparing sedation, monitoring the patient during the procedure, and providing after-care and instructions. The nurse's responsibilities may involve emergency measures during or after the procedure.
The post holder will be involved in the daily planning and organisation of the department under supervision of senior staff nurses and sisters and will rotate through all areas in the unit to achieve and maintain competence in all aspects of Endoscopy.
You'll also have the opportunity to rotate to other theatres and recovery room.
What we look for:
- Highly motivated individual
- Looking to expand their nursing skill within endoscopy
- A modern innovative working environment
- Strive to improve care and experience for patients and staff
- A person who enjoys working in a close and happy team
About us
The day surgery unit is expanding to create a second endoscopy room which will see an increase in our patient numbers. The aim of the nursing and ancillary staff in the Endoscopy unit is to provide a safe, caring and friendly service to the hospital and community.
The Endoscopy Service in day surgery provides colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and gastroscopy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience.
- Professional UK registration e.g. NMC or HPC
Desirable
Knowedge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile.
- Understanding of health environment policies and legislation including clinical, HR, E&D, governance
Desirable
- Experience in theatre settings
- Experience in endoscopy
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of endoscopic procedures
- Ability to communicate written and verbal information in English, keeping legible and accurate notes
- Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Applies a good understanding of equality and diversity in all areas of work
Desirable
- Cannulation, Venepuncture
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience.
- Professional UK registration e.g. NMC or HPC
Desirable
Knowedge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile.
- Understanding of health environment policies and legislation including clinical, HR, E&D, governance
Desirable
- Experience in theatre settings
- Experience in endoscopy
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of endoscopic procedures
- Ability to communicate written and verbal information in English, keeping legible and accurate notes
- Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Applies a good understanding of equality and diversity in all areas of work
Desirable
- Cannulation, Venepuncture
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).
