Staff Nurse - Endoscopy Unit

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.

Continuously assesses condition of patients including suitability for discharge.

Organize own workload and that of junior staff/students to ensure that the interests of the patients/clients are met.

Contributes to the effective and economical use of resources and safe use of equipment.

Carries out nursing duties within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines under the direction of the ward/department manager and providing feedback of issues of concern.

Practices systems and models of nursing and evidence based care which contribute to the quality of the patients experience.

Works as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good interdepartmental relationships and helping to achieve high morale for patients and staff and continuous quality improvement.

Continuously develops relevant skills and knowledge within the clinical specialty.

Promotes health education involves patients and carers appropriately in decision making.

Deals effectively and sensitively with patients/relatives/carers issues/concerns collaborating with the PALS service, follows the Trust Policy on handling complaints.

Actively participates in the clinical governance process.

Works within national policy frameworks relevant to the patient group and specialty area i.e. Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults, Mental Health Act.

Participates in and supports national strategy for service development i.e. National Service Frameworks, Cancer Plan & Collaboratives.JAG (Joint Advisory Group for Endoscopy).

Formally documents care given in line with Trust policies and procedure and in order to maintain accurate patient records.

Staff may handle small amounts of cash and take responsibility for the recording and safe storage of patients valuables.

Takes individual responsibility and recognises corporate responsibility for NHS Agendas i.e. Investors in People, Agenda for Change, Improving Working Lives, Learning together Working Together, Patient & Public Involvement.

Participates in service development, identifies and promotes the need for change and works within a change management process to motivate others.

Participates in leadership activities within the clinical team and supports the maintenance of a cohesive multi-disciplinary and multi-organizational team.

Takes charge of the unit in the absence of the unit manager or as required, leading the clinical team and ensuring adherence to all policies.

Performance is monitored on an ongoing basis and participates in Individual Performance Review annually. Conducts appraisal of junior staff.

Attends and contributes to unit/department meetings.

Takes responsibility for teaching, supervising, mentoring and assessing all grades of staff undertaking continuing development and students undertaking programs leading to professional qualification.

Undertakes mandatory training within required timescales, meets training requirements and achieves timely update.

Undertakes relevant clinical courses to develop specialist knowledge & skills.

Participates in education activities as a key worker and cascade trainer.

Creates and maintains a learning environment and promotes a learning culture for all staff and students and promotes the use of E-learning to meet CNST standards.

Supports learners in order to ensure understanding of the relevance of R&D to the provision of quality care.

Responsible for the implementation of evidence based nursing care.

Carries out relevant literature searches pertinent to patient care.

Carries out nursing care audit.

Contributes to the R&D developmental plan for ward/department.

Understands the process of writing a research proposal and is aware of the Trust R&D Approval policy and the process for ethical approval.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Includes; Analytical & judgemental Skills, Communication & Relationship Skills, Physical Skills, EPR, Endoscopy Electronic pathway
• Good verbal and written command of English.
• Good communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills
• Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and ConfidentialityApplication form/ InterviewE

Qualifications

Essential

• UK Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing) **

Desirable

• Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
• Relevant specialist training

Other requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Endoscopy Unit, Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane Bradford

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

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