Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our Endoscopy team.
We are looking for a hardworking experienced nurse to work as part of a specialist and devoted team within Endoscopy and are passionate about giving patients the best possible care.
The Endoscopy department within Southmead Hospital is a fast paced and varied environment, full of passionate and highly skilled nurses.
The department has achieved JAG accreditation and runs a busy service from 4 dedicated procedure rooms. We undertake over 11,000 endoscopys each year and have an expanding service which includes growth in exciting areas of capsule endoscopy, enteroscopy, bowel screening, GI endoscopy, respiratory, trans-nasal endoscopy and GI Pre-assessment clinics.
Unfortunately, this post is not suitable for a newly qualified nurse due to the level of experience and skills required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Take responsibility for the particular area allocated to them on the work plan rota - admission, care of the patient during procedure, assisting the Endoscopist, recovery and discharge.
- Work as a member of the Endoscopy Team and is responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
- Work in the Endoscopy environment caring for patients undergoing all types of Endoscopy procedures both routine and emergency for inpatients and outpatients. Capsule endoscopy. Pre-assessment clinics for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
- Take personal responsibility for ensuring Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and be familiar with advisory guidelines, as laid down by the BSG and NMC.
- Supervise junior staff and to teach qualified staff, student nurses and Healthcare Assistants.
- Commit to the on-call Gastric bleed rota
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take charge of the unit and procedure room in the absence of the member of staff who has continuing responsibility after training has been given.
- Take personal responsibility for the care of patients in a defined clinical area with the support of junior staff.
- Responsible for assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of Patient Care Plans.
- Take personal responsibility for ensuring Trust Policies and Procedures are known and followed.
- Ensure the safe custody of patients valuables and property.
- Ensure that patients and carers are treated with courtesy at all times and the individual needs of the patient are respected.
- Ensure the most effective and economical use of supplies and equipment.
- Take personal responsibility or keeping up-to-date with new developments and professional growth and participate in research where appropriate.
- Promote and participate in Health Education, both personally and with patients and relatives, as appropriate.
- Demonstrate nursing skills and supervise new staff, learner nurses and Health Care Assistants.
- Provide verbal reports and maintain written reports on the patients condition for nurses and other health care professionals in line with NBT Policies and Procedures and the NMC Standards for Reports and Record Keeping.
- Participate in unit and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Contribute to the provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, staff and carers.
- Reports all accidents and incidents involving all staff, patients and self with the nurse in charge of Endoscopy as soon as practically possible and complete a Datix report.
- Check the readiness for use of special equipment and availability of nursing supplies.
- Comply with manual handling procedures and assessments.
- To have a full and updated knowledge of the fire regulations appropriate to the working area.
- Such other reasonable duties, appropriate to the grade, within Endoscopy.
- Commit to on-call for G.I bleeds out of hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take charge of the unit and procedure room in the absence of the member of staff who has continuing responsibility after training has been given.
- Take personal responsibility for the care of patients in a defined clinical area with the support of junior staff.
- Responsible for assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of Patient Care Plans.
- Take personal responsibility for ensuring Trust Policies and Procedures are known and followed.
- Ensure the safe custody of patients valuables and property.
- Ensure that patients and carers are treated with courtesy at all times and the individual needs of the patient are respected.
- Ensure the most effective and economical use of supplies and equipment.
- Take personal responsibility or keeping up-to-date with new developments and professional growth and participate in research where appropriate.
- Promote and participate in Health Education, both personally and with patients and relatives, as appropriate.
- Demonstrate nursing skills and supervise new staff, learner nurses and Health Care Assistants.
- Provide verbal reports and maintain written reports on the patients condition for nurses and other health care professionals in line with NBT Policies and Procedures and the NMC Standards for Reports and Record Keeping.
- Participate in unit and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Contribute to the provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, staff and carers.
- Reports all accidents and incidents involving all staff, patients and self with the nurse in charge of Endoscopy as soon as practically possible and complete a Datix report.
- Check the readiness for use of special equipment and availability of nursing supplies.
- Comply with manual handling procedures and assessments.
- To have a full and updated knowledge of the fire regulations appropriate to the working area.
- Such other reasonable duties, appropriate to the grade, within Endoscopy.
- Commit to on-call for G.I bleeds out of hours.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered nurse with current registration and experience of working within an Endoscopy environment
- Previous NHS experience - pre or post registration
- General knowledge of GI diseases, endoscopic and related interventions. Leadership skills. Good communication / interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, and professional colleagues
- Ability to work within a team
- Basic IT skills and willing to use the Trust Information Systems
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to perform venepuncture - or willingness to learn
- Willingness to mentor and teach other nurses as required
- Interest in Endoscopy procedures and willingness to commit to the on call GI bleed rota when trained
- Committed to own professional development
Desirable
- eLearning for Health Endo 1
- Knowledge of the decontamination of endoscopes
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered nurse with current registration and experience of working within an Endoscopy environment
- Previous NHS experience - pre or post registration
- General knowledge of GI diseases, endoscopic and related interventions. Leadership skills. Good communication / interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, and professional colleagues
- Ability to work within a team
- Basic IT skills and willing to use the Trust Information Systems
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to perform venepuncture - or willingness to learn
- Willingness to mentor and teach other nurses as required
- Interest in Endoscopy procedures and willingness to commit to the on call GI bleed rota when trained
- Committed to own professional development
Desirable
- eLearning for Health Endo 1
- Knowledge of the decontamination of endoscopes
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).
