Job summary
An exciting position has become available on Endoscopy for a Band 4 Registered Nurse Associate. You will be welcomed into the team and with a comprehensive training package you will be supported to help provide an excellent service to our patients. From admitting, recovering and discharging patients to assisting the practitioners during endoscopy procedures this is a varied role with no 2 days the same. If you have a willingness to learn and are keen to gain new skills and enhance your knowledge this is the job for you.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, safe and high-quality care which is compassionate, and person centred within the endoscopy setting. To participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of the care needs for the patient group within endoscopy.
Assist the Registered General Nurse in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
To act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
To contribute positively to the department and organisation
To work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the of the Nursing Associate Role.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a high standard of clinical and therapeutic care within the endoscopy setting in accordance with instructions and training received.
Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the Nursing Associate role.
Communicate with patients and their carers using tact, diplomacy, empathy and reassurance during potentially difficult or stressful situations or where there may be barriers to understanding.
Respect the diversity of individual service users ensuring that the maintenance of their dignity and your respect for them is an integrated part of all activities undertaken.
Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, helping and assisting positional changes during the procedure using appropriate equipment with appropriate training. The post requires manual handling activities.
Respect the dignity and privacy of the individuals undergoing an endoscopic procedure and involve the patient in any decision- making during admission process.
Assist in therapeutic and basic endoscopy procedures within own limitations and work towards the required competence as directed by own learning portfolio with support from the Endoscopy Professional Development Team.
monitor the patient post procedure and monitor BP, Pulse, Respirations and maintain oxygen saturation in recovery.
Communicate clearly, effectively with the patient and ensure patient meets the endoscopy discharge criteria.
Participate on the out of hours on call rota
About us
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 more than 7,000 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. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise
accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working
within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the induction, supervision and training of Healthcare Support Workers and student nurses and nursing associates.
Demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse/Allied Health Professional (AHP) in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. The post holder will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
It is expected that Nursing Associates will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the job description, but their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the environment, which are not listed.
Undertake specifically identified administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care which facilitate the smooth running of the ward/department.
Supervise, assess and mentor Healthcare Support Workers, Trainee Nursing Associates and other unregistered staff and assist in the supervision and learning of other healthcare students with the exception of their assessment.
Clinical:
Deliver a high standard of clinical and/or therapeutic care within varied care settings in accordance with instructions and training received.
Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the Nursing Associate role.
Communicate with patients and their carers using tact, diplomacy, empathy and reassurance during potentially difficult or stressful situations or where there may be barriers to understanding, i.e. confusion, physical impairment, cognitive failure or language barrier.
Act as an effective resource of information for patients and their carers.
Respect the diversity of individual service users and colleagues ensuring that the maintenance of their dignity and your respect for them is an integrated part of all activities undertaken.
Assist with and undertake patient assessment in accordance with programme of care, communicating findings to the registered Nurse and taking appropriate actions.
Correctly label requested specimens and ensure transportation to appropriate department.
Assist in providing conditions to meet the patients need for comfort and ensure the patient can access a nurse call bell and communicate any delays in the list, keeping patients informed at all times
Provide and promote health education; support and encourage the patient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs.
Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e. help with moving and positioning the patient using appropriate equipment.
Involve the patient in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures.
Work cooperatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff to deliver a high standard of holistic patient-centred care.
Please see the attached Job Description in supporting information for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the induction, supervision and training of Healthcare Support Workers and student nurses and nursing associates.
Demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse/Allied Health Professional (AHP) in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. The post holder will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
It is expected that Nursing Associates will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the job description, but their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the environment, which are not listed.
Undertake specifically identified administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care which facilitate the smooth running of the ward/department.
Supervise, assess and mentor Healthcare Support Workers, Trainee Nursing Associates and other unregistered staff and assist in the supervision and learning of other healthcare students with the exception of their assessment.
Clinical:
Deliver a high standard of clinical and/or therapeutic care within varied care settings in accordance with instructions and training received.
Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the Nursing Associate role.
Communicate with patients and their carers using tact, diplomacy, empathy and reassurance during potentially difficult or stressful situations or where there may be barriers to understanding, i.e. confusion, physical impairment, cognitive failure or language barrier.
Act as an effective resource of information for patients and their carers.
Respect the diversity of individual service users and colleagues ensuring that the maintenance of their dignity and your respect for them is an integrated part of all activities undertaken.
Assist with and undertake patient assessment in accordance with programme of care, communicating findings to the registered Nurse and taking appropriate actions.
Correctly label requested specimens and ensure transportation to appropriate department.
Assist in providing conditions to meet the patients need for comfort and ensure the patient can access a nurse call bell and communicate any delays in the list, keeping patients informed at all times
Provide and promote health education; support and encourage the patient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs.
Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e. help with moving and positioning the patient using appropriate equipment.
Involve the patient in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures.
Work cooperatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff to deliver a high standard of holistic patient-centred care.
Please see the attached Job Description in supporting information for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Professional Registration -NMC Nursing Associate.
- GCSE English grade A-C GCSE Maths grade A-C
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care Experience within an Acute Hospital Setting Experience with working in a team Ability to communicate effectively Evidence of good Interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Cannulation
- Trained in Basic Life support.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing setting such as NHS
- Experience of patient contact and care
Desirable
- Endoscopy experience
- Decontamination experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good communication and written skills
- Evidence of confidentiality
- Ability to provide quality care
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Infection control awareness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Professional Registration -NMC Nursing Associate.
- GCSE English grade A-C GCSE Maths grade A-C
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care Experience within an Acute Hospital Setting Experience with working in a team Ability to communicate effectively Evidence of good Interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Cannulation
- Trained in Basic Life support.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing setting such as NHS
- Experience of patient contact and care
Desirable
- Endoscopy experience
- Decontamination experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good communication and written skills
- Evidence of confidentiality
- Ability to provide quality care
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Infection control awareness
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).
