Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic and vastly developing Endoscopy Team.
About Us!
Whiston Hospitals Endoscopy Unit consists of two therapeutic Endoscopy rooms which under take upper Endoscopy, lower Endoscopy, ERCPs, bronchoscopy and EBUS. In addition we have a unit based in St Helens Hospital, which has three diagnostic Endoscopy rooms and a designated treatment room.
The role will involve working closely with the Endoscopy team made up of our Health Care Assistant's, Nurse Endoscopists and Consultant Gastroenterologists.
Previous Endoscopy experience is desired, however training and professional support will be provided by our team of highly-skilled Nursing Staff.
Main duties of the job
Endoscopy Unit is a busy challenging and Dynamic unit that undertakes variety of procedures requiring the effective use of Specialist Equipment. Registered Nurses are expected to work alongside Consultants of different expertise, Nurses Endoscopist and other member of the Multi-disciplinary team to ensure the efficient, effective and timely delivery of service to the clients.
RGN's are equipped with Knowledge and skills to facilitate an effective and pro -active supervision and Training of the Junior staff in the Endoscopy Unit
About us
St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.
We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 360,000 and provide tertiary services across a much wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit.
Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.
Our latest achievements include:
- Acute Trust of the Year - HSJ Awards November 2019
- Trust rates Outstanding by the CQC - Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers and Health Service Journal)
- Best acute Trust in the North West for quality of care (NHS Staff Survey 2021)
- Best place to work in the North West (NHS Staff Survey 2021
In the NHS Staff Survey 2021 the Trust scored the highest marks in the North West for the following areas;
- Standard of care
- Best place to work
- Care of patients being the Trust's priority
- Staff engagement
- Staff morale
- Compassionate and inclusive
- Providing a safe environment for staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To participate effectively in the formulation and implementation of client individualised care
- To be able to participate in the Undertaking of Research, Outreach and Clinical audits as directed by the Unit manager to ensure maintaining and improving the delivery of Service to the clients attending for procedures.
- To promote a concise and effective Communication with the service users/clients and ward nurses and staff within the hospital as per Trust and Unit policies.
- To ensure that all equipment in the Endoscopy Unit is maintained safe and functional working order.
- To be able to contribute efficiently in the setting and implementation of effective patient care and standard of monitoring system in the Endoscopy Unit.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure to maintain an up to date Professional Registration N.M.C. License
- Adherence to keep the Relevant Code of Practice, Scope of Nursing practice and Professional body.
- To maintain and achieve own Personal development plan and Learning about JAG and GRS that encompassed the Endoscopy Unit Practice and policies.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Effectively maintain accurate patient information and records are kept up to date to ensure confidentiality in Line with the Trust Policies.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- To Perform and participate in the Teaching of the students, Promote in service Training of qualified nurses and healthcare assistant. To act effectively as a mentor/Preceptor as appropriate.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible to supervise training of Healthcare assistants and Junior staff member as and when required in the unit.
- Perform to do Appraisals to ensure staff development is achieved.
- To Coach and act a mentor/Preceptor to junior nurses and Healthcare assistant.
- To monitor efficient Staff Development /Training Dashboard to achieve good performance management.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- To ensure awareness of maintaining Endoscopy Unit safe use of equipment and supplies that affects the Standards of Financial Responsibility within the Trust directives/Policies
RESEARCH & AUDIT:
- Perform and Participate effectively in maintaining Endoscopy Unit Clinical Audits.
- Measurement of Patient Comfort
- To ensure to validate Staff and Patient Satisfaction
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To participate effectively in the formulation and implementation of client individualised care
- To be able to participate in the Undertaking of Research, Outreach and Clinical audits as directed by the Unit manager to ensure maintaining and improving the delivery of Service to the clients attending for procedures.
- To promote a concise and effective Communication with the service users/clients and ward nurses and staff within the hospital as per Trust and Unit policies.
- To ensure that all equipment in the Endoscopy Unit is maintained safe and functional working order.
- To be able to contribute efficiently in the setting and implementation of effective patient care and standard of monitoring system in the Endoscopy Unit.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure to maintain an up to date Professional Registration N.M.C. License
- Adherence to keep the Relevant Code of Practice, Scope of Nursing practice and Professional body.
- To maintain and achieve own Personal development plan and Learning about JAG and GRS that encompassed the Endoscopy Unit Practice and policies.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Effectively maintain accurate patient information and records are kept up to date to ensure confidentiality in Line with the Trust Policies.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- To Perform and participate in the Teaching of the students, Promote in service Training of qualified nurses and healthcare assistant. To act effectively as a mentor/Preceptor as appropriate.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible to supervise training of Healthcare assistants and Junior staff member as and when required in the unit.
- Perform to do Appraisals to ensure staff development is achieved.
- To Coach and act a mentor/Preceptor to junior nurses and Healthcare assistant.
- To monitor efficient Staff Development /Training Dashboard to achieve good performance management.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- To ensure awareness of maintaining Endoscopy Unit safe use of equipment and supplies that affects the Standards of Financial Responsibility within the Trust directives/Policies
RESEARCH & AUDIT:
- Perform and Participate effectively in maintaining Endoscopy Unit Clinical Audits.
- Measurement of Patient Comfort
- To ensure to validate Staff and Patient Satisfaction
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse, with current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing Qualification/Training or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Sufficient post registration experience in medical specialty/specialties
Desirable
- Sufficient post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
- Previous Endoscopy experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills & effective record management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
Other
Essential
- Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional developmentA/I
- Flexible and adaptable approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse, with current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing Qualification/Training or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Sufficient post registration experience in medical specialty/specialties
Desirable
- Sufficient post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
- Previous Endoscopy experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills & effective record management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
Other
Essential
- Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional developmentA/I
- Flexible and adaptable approach
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).
