Job summary
We are recruiting for a dynamic experienced Endoscopy nurse to join our practice development team working countywide.
We have a permanent full time post
This role is part of the exciting expansion of Endoscopy Services across the county as part of Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust putting patients first.
We are increasing capacity and looking for an enthusiastic experienced Endoscopy Nurse to work with our established Practice Development Team who help train our Endoscopy staff.
Main duties of the job
- To
organise Endoscopy Unit based educational programs related to identify training
needs.
- To
liaise with the relevant persons to identify resources and opportunities
for education and training eg. Other practice educators and Centre of
clinical practice re allocation of contracts for courses and corporate
nursing team.
- To
facilitate learning through the creation of an educationally stimulating
environment.
- To
be aware of the educational needs of post-registration nurses ensuring
that preceptors are available.
- To
develop and evaluate orientation programmes for all grades of staff.
- To
act as a role model of expert clinical practice as both an informal and
formal teacher/facilitator.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
lead the continuing development of excellent, evidence based learning with the
Endoscopy Unit.
To
work clinically one/two days per week with all staff groups in a supportive or
facilitating role in response to identified learning needs.
To
work with the Endoscopy nursing staff on audit to ensure the development of a
multi-professional programme of clinical audit.
Ensure
good communication/collaboration with the Unit with all members of the
multi-disciplinary team, patients and relatives. This includes documenting relevant and
accurate information within the Patient Record.
Ensure the team is aware of new policies and procedures and how to
access the latest versions. Disseminate
any changes in policies and procedure in a timely manner.
Facilitate
the implementation of key standards in the Endoscopy Unit and compliance with
JAG accreditation.
Ensure
professional standards are maintained in accordance with the NMC code of
professional conduct.
Work
with the Matron in the development of relevant clinical guidance, policies and
protocols.
Keep
relevant records and submit reports in a professionally acceptable manner.
Promote
a positive relationship with all stakeholders.
Identify and act
appropriately regarding incidents of poor practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
lead the continuing development of excellent, evidence based learning with the
Endoscopy Unit.
To
work clinically one/two days per week with all staff groups in a supportive or
facilitating role in response to identified learning needs.
To
work with the Endoscopy nursing staff on audit to ensure the development of a
multi-professional programme of clinical audit.
Ensure
good communication/collaboration with the Unit with all members of the
multi-disciplinary team, patients and relatives. This includes documenting relevant and
accurate information within the Patient Record.
Ensure the team is aware of new policies and procedures and how to
access the latest versions. Disseminate
any changes in policies and procedure in a timely manner.
Facilitate
the implementation of key standards in the Endoscopy Unit and compliance with
JAG accreditation.
Ensure
professional standards are maintained in accordance with the NMC code of
professional conduct.
Work
with the Matron in the development of relevant clinical guidance, policies and
protocols.
Keep
relevant records and submit reports in a professionally acceptable manner.
Promote
a positive relationship with all stakeholders.
Identify and act
appropriately regarding incidents of poor practice.
Person Specification
Skills/ Knowledge /Understanding
Essential
- Highly skilled in Endoscopy procedures
- To have knowledge and understanding of JAG requirements with regards to training of staff.
- Good organisational / time management skills
- Ability to record and deal with accurate facts, figures and information
- Able to interpret and adhere to Trust and departmental policies protocols, procedures and guidelines
- Effective communicator both written and verbal
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to prioritise work
- Flexible to change in demands of service
- Understanding Clinical Risk and Clinical Governance
- Understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
- Willing to learn new skills
- Ability to identify personal development needs
- Computer literate
- Ability to support junior / unregistered staff / students
- Ability to identify and manage risk
- NMC Code, its application to practice and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour
- Knowledge of person centred care
- Understands actions necessary to promote peoples equality, diversity & rights
- To ensure actions contribute to quality
- Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental & physical health problems
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards Health & Safety
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years experience in all aspects of Endoscopy
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supporting other practitioners to deliver high quality care
- Evidence of teaching and assessing experience/ability
- Experience of developing clinical protocols
- Experience in meeting JAG standards
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Experience of report writing
- Contribution to audit/research
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- First level degree or working towards
- Evidence of significant continued professional development
- Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Teaching and presentation skills to a wide and varied audience.
- Ability to demonstrate high level of personal professional accountability and autonomy
- Able to work in a team
- Able to work under own initiative and guide others
- Ability to think clearly under pressure
- Provides leadership and support to all members of the team
- Able to deal with the emotional aspects of the job
- Able to deal with exposure to challenging behaviour
- Enthusiastic & assertive
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Motivated
- Flexibility in shift /working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to travel to all sites
Person Specification
Skills/ Knowledge /Understanding
Essential
- Highly skilled in Endoscopy procedures
- To have knowledge and understanding of JAG requirements with regards to training of staff.
- Good organisational / time management skills
- Ability to record and deal with accurate facts, figures and information
- Able to interpret and adhere to Trust and departmental policies protocols, procedures and guidelines
- Effective communicator both written and verbal
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to prioritise work
- Flexible to change in demands of service
- Understanding Clinical Risk and Clinical Governance
- Understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
- Willing to learn new skills
- Ability to identify personal development needs
- Computer literate
- Ability to support junior / unregistered staff / students
- Ability to identify and manage risk
- NMC Code, its application to practice and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour
- Knowledge of person centred care
- Understands actions necessary to promote peoples equality, diversity & rights
- To ensure actions contribute to quality
- Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental & physical health problems
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards Health & Safety
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years experience in all aspects of Endoscopy
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supporting other practitioners to deliver high quality care
- Evidence of teaching and assessing experience/ability
- Experience of developing clinical protocols
- Experience in meeting JAG standards
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Experience of report writing
- Contribution to audit/research
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- First level degree or working towards
- Evidence of significant continued professional development
- Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Teaching and presentation skills to a wide and varied audience.
- Ability to demonstrate high level of personal professional accountability and autonomy
- Able to work in a team
- Able to work under own initiative and guide others
- Ability to think clearly under pressure
- Provides leadership and support to all members of the team
- Able to deal with the emotional aspects of the job
- Able to deal with exposure to challenging behaviour
- Enthusiastic & assertive
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Motivated
- Flexibility in shift /working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to travel to all sites
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
