Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for permanent a Staff Nurse position within the Endoscopy Department, which is a JAG Accredited department.
The Endoscopy staff nurse is expected to support the senior staff in development of the service, showing professional & personal development. It is essential that the post holder can work within a diverse team, provide autonomous decision making and be aware of their limitations in accordance with NMC. The role involves the ability to integrate, communicate, support and be a role model to a wide multi-disciplinary group in a centre of excellence.
The Endoscopy department has three procedure rooms for all endoscopy procedures and is extremely efficient with an excellent productivity record .
We are looking for someone who has the motivation, drive and commitment to help deliver an outstanding endoscopy service. You will work as a professional role model, demonstrating flexibility, excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the team leader responsible for providing effective Endoscopy Services;
Acting as the patient's advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages;
To be aware of the need to adhere to the Trust's policy on valuing equality and diversity in the workplace, which incorporates the patients' / visitors' and staff perspective;
The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting Clinical Excellence
Assisting and contributing to the management and organisation of a ward / clinical area. Once competent in team management skills, takes charge of the clinical area on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as appropriate.
Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
Co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH discharge policy and processes.
Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and wellbeing of patients and improve their health status.
Document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and/or senior nursing staff any areas of concern.
Maintain contemporary detailed nursing documentation.
Actively maintain a safe ward environment.
Comply with all Trust policies and risk assessments regarding the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Responsible for safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs in line with Trust Policy and Nursing Midwifery Council standards.
Maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently.
To be responsible for your own professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and keep up to date on current nursing and health service issues.
To take full responsibility for your own actions and abide by the NMC Code of Conduct 2015. To revalidate with NMC in line with governing body requirements.
Maintain own knowledge and clinical skills demonstrating competence in delivering a high standard of care. Supervising the assessing, planning implementation and evaluation of patient care, thus providing high standard of patient care at all times.
To successfully complete and maintain Band 5 competencies and demonstrate compliance through annual appraisal.
Demonstrate and maintain knowledge and skills to manage infection prevention principles, including the use of personal protective equipment.
Promote a healthy, positive and safe environment for patients and staff.
assisting the manager in facilitating the teaching, mentoring and assessment of staff and other disciplines.
Ensure that nursing practice reflects current clinical development and is based on sound evidence.
Provide skilled assistance in all areas of endoscopy.
Undertake nurse - led discharge following locally agreed guidelines and protocols.
Participate in the on-call service for out of hours emergency endoscopy.
Assist in the delivery of the Bowel screening Programme.
Participate in pre operative assessments of patients.
Be an active and approachable role model.
Have a smart appearance, hence adhering to the trust's uniform policy.
Demonstrates a caring and supportive attitude towards their work colleagues.
Uphold the trust's vision and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting Clinical Excellence
Assisting and contributing to the management and organisation of a ward / clinical area. Once competent in team management skills, takes charge of the clinical area on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as appropriate.
Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
Co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH discharge policy and processes.
Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and wellbeing of patients and improve their health status.
Document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and/or senior nursing staff any areas of concern.
Maintain contemporary detailed nursing documentation.
Actively maintain a safe ward environment.
Comply with all Trust policies and risk assessments regarding the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Responsible for safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs in line with Trust Policy and Nursing Midwifery Council standards.
Maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently.
To be responsible for your own professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and keep up to date on current nursing and health service issues.
To take full responsibility for your own actions and abide by the NMC Code of Conduct 2015. To revalidate with NMC in line with governing body requirements.
Maintain own knowledge and clinical skills demonstrating competence in delivering a high standard of care. Supervising the assessing, planning implementation and evaluation of patient care, thus providing high standard of patient care at all times.
To successfully complete and maintain Band 5 competencies and demonstrate compliance through annual appraisal.
Demonstrate and maintain knowledge and skills to manage infection prevention principles, including the use of personal protective equipment.
Promote a healthy, positive and safe environment for patients and staff.
assisting the manager in facilitating the teaching, mentoring and assessment of staff and other disciplines.
Ensure that nursing practice reflects current clinical development and is based on sound evidence.
Provide skilled assistance in all areas of endoscopy.
Undertake nurse - led discharge following locally agreed guidelines and protocols.
Participate in the on-call service for out of hours emergency endoscopy.
Assist in the delivery of the Bowel screening Programme.
Participate in pre operative assessments of patients.
Be an active and approachable role model.
Have a smart appearance, hence adhering to the trust's uniform policy.
Demonstrates a caring and supportive attitude towards their work colleagues.
Uphold the trust's vision and values.
Person Specification
Educations,Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience in health/nursing related studies
- Evidence of commitment to revalidation as per NMC requirements
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
- Understanding of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Demonstration of team work and ability to work effectively as a team
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to act as a professional role model, facilitator and educator
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self and others
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
- Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing teaching sessions
- Demonstrate evidence of publication/presentation of project findings
Person Specification
Educations,Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience in health/nursing related studies
- Evidence of commitment to revalidation as per NMC requirements
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
- Understanding of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Demonstration of team work and ability to work effectively as a team
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to act as a professional role model, facilitator and educator
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self and others
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
- Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing teaching sessions
- Demonstrate evidence of publication/presentation of project findings
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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