Job summary
Registered ODP/Nurse
Exciting opportunity to join our expanding endoscopy unit at the royal Liverpool hospital.
We are one of the largest endoscopy level 4 units .
We currently run 7 theatres at the royal Liverpool and expanding to Broardgreen hospital with 3 extra procedure rooms.
We are JAG accredited unit and perform , daily activity such as EMR,ERCP, Bronchoscopy, colonoscopy and bowel cancer screening.
We currently run 4 GA list a week
Endoscopy experience desirable but not essential as extensive training will be given.
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care.
Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, have good communication skills and undertake delegated tasks from the ward sister/charge nurse.
All our staff are trained for all aspects of endoscopy and skills are updated on Jets Database
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
? Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.? Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse incharge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.? Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.? Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to thedevelopment of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit? Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs ofpatients.? Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients' condition.? Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs? To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patientsadmitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care. Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse incharge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines. Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to thedevelopment of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs ofpatients. Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition. Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
To undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimisepatient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/departmentmultidisciplinary team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care. Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse incharge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines. Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to thedevelopment of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs ofpatients. Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition. Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
To undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimisepatient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/departmentmultidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered ODP, current HPC registration (applicable to ODP) or
- Registered nurse, current NMC registration (applicable to RN)
- Anaesthetic qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study
- ALS, PLS
Experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Understanding of the application of evidence based practice
- 8 Ability to delegate work appropriately
Desirable
- Evidence of Critical Care experience or interest
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues and healthcare governance
Skills
Essential
- Supportive of Colleagues
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Flexibility to meet service needs within Critical Care and Anaesthetics as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered ODP, current HPC registration (applicable to ODP) or
- Registered nurse, current NMC registration (applicable to RN)
- Anaesthetic qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study
- ALS, PLS
Experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Understanding of the application of evidence based practice
- 8 Ability to delegate work appropriately
Desirable
- Evidence of Critical Care experience or interest
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues and healthcare governance
Skills
Essential
- Supportive of Colleagues
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Flexibility to meet service needs within Critical Care and Anaesthetics as required
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).
