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Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for nurses with relevant experience to join our team and be a part of our Endoscopy Unit.We are looking for enthusiastic, independent and committed nurses and support workers to join our highly motivated team. We offer a supportive, friendly, and caring environment and an abundance of development opportunities and practice development for experienced nurses. The unit operates from 8am to 7pm, 7 days a week, and is committed to delivering a high-quality patient focused service. As part of your development, you will have the opportunity to participate such as out of hours rota for Gastrointestinal bleed, nurse consent, pre assessment, non-endoscopic procedures like Manometry, Small Bowel and Colon Capsule Endoscopy, Breath Tests, Fibroscan, specialist procedure like EUS, EBUS, ERCP, Spyglass and Medical ThoracoscopyIf you are interested in working with us, would like further information or would like to come for an informal visit, please contact Vanessa Limco (Endoscopy Unit Manager) on 01932 726685 or email vanessa.limco@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist clinical support and knowledge to patients within the Endoscopy Unit.Act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills acting up for senior staff in their absence in the clinical areas.Contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for the ongoing professional development for professional staff and students.Support the Head of Nursing in the establishment of a good working atmosphere and in making the most efficient/ effective use of staff, supplies and serviceParticipate in Emergency Out of hours rotaInternally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team.Externally this includes Locum Doctors and Nurses from other organizations , Product Specialists coming to the Department and carers of patients coming from own home and care homes.To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trust's vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes.To provide high quality care to the patients attending the Endoscopy Unit in relevant areas of practice and manage areas of practice in the absence of senior staff.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.

We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

11 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,828 to £36,311 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-NM9904-RA

Job locations

St peters Hospital

Guildford road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN registered with the NMC Nursing Degree or equivalent
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Courses / competencies relevant to area(s) of practice in line with maintaining competence for the role with the Knowledge and Skills framework

Experience

Essential

  • A good understanding of patient care issues in the Endoscopy Unit relating to the planning, assessment and evaluation of care
  • Ability to effectively prioritize workload and patient care needs.

Desirable

  • Ability to care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and provide technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Knowledge

Essential

  • A good all round knowledge of the care of patients admitted to the Endoscopy Unit.
  • Knowledge of GI and respiratory diseases, diagnosis, treatment and health education

Desirable

  • To be prepared to undertake educational, professional and practical updates relevant to clinical practice.

Skills

Essential

  • You are able to communicate effectively with patients and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised.
  • You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.

Desirable

  • Mentoring/ preceptor skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN registered with the NMC Nursing Degree or equivalent
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Courses / competencies relevant to area(s) of practice in line with maintaining competence for the role with the Knowledge and Skills framework

Experience

Essential

  • A good understanding of patient care issues in the Endoscopy Unit relating to the planning, assessment and evaluation of care
  • Ability to effectively prioritize workload and patient care needs.

Desirable

  • Ability to care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and provide technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Knowledge

Essential

  • A good all round knowledge of the care of patients admitted to the Endoscopy Unit.
  • Knowledge of GI and respiratory diseases, diagnosis, treatment and health education

Desirable

  • To be prepared to undertake educational, professional and practical updates relevant to clinical practice.

Skills

Essential

  • You are able to communicate effectively with patients and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised.
  • You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.

Desirable

  • Mentoring/ preceptor skills

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St peters Hospital

Guildford road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St peters Hospital

Guildford road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Unit manager

Vanessa Limco

vanessa.limco@nhs.net

01932726685

Details

Date posted

11 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,828 to £36,311 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-NM9904-RA

Job locations

St peters Hospital

Guildford road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


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