Job summary
A
Registered Practitioner who will form a key part of the endoscopy team by
providing skills in all areas of Endoscopy for both diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures from pre-assessment to discharge.
Work
collaboratively with clinicians, service managers to provide the best possible
care to patients
An
ability to apply theory to practice to provide a high standard of perioperative
care to all patients, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to.
The
post holder displays excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The
post holder may be involved in ensuring the seamless transfer of patients to an
acute trust should such a situation arise.
Main duties of the job
Act
as a professional role model to junior and non-qualified support staff.
Provide
skilled assistance and care to patients within the endoscopy department.
Assess
care needs of the endoscopy patient and develops, implements and evaluates
programmes of care, rectifying and adjusting to meet individual needs.
Demonstrates
knowledge of current research, practices and procedures within the specialist
field.
Communicates
effectively both verbally and in writing with the multidisciplinary team,
patients and relatives.
Works
within professional codes of conduct.
Ensure
that the patients needs are continually assessed and appropriate care delivered
and documented.
Supervise
the work of junior staff ensuring quality and confidentiality is maintained.
Manage
own workload and support others to do this.
Undertake
training, if required, and support teaching and development of all staff.
Be
responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and
professional awareness in accordance with NMC or HPC requirements.
To
participate in the management of the Endoscopy Assistant Practitioners and
casual endoscopy workforce
About us
Tyneside Surgical Services (tss) is an
independent provider of NHS care located in the North East of England. Our team
dedicates itself to providing knowledgeable and integrated surgical services to
patients. We carry out a number of elective surgical procedures across eight
different specialties.
Established in 2007, the company has continued
to grow and has now developed a day-case facility within Team Valley in
Gateshead. The new facility comprises of theatre, a day-case unit, endoscopy,
outpatient clinic facilities as well as having on-site MRI and ultrasound
scanning.
We are seeking highly motivated and dynamic
individuals with excellent communication skills to provide first class patient
care in our new facility. These are exciting new roles and will suit
enthusiastic, flexible and motivated individuals.
You
will be joining a company which values its staff, strives to be the best
employer and is committed to clinical excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a professional role model to junior and non-qualified
support staff.
Provide skilled assistance and care to patients within the
endoscopy department.
Assess care needs of the endoscopy patient and develops,
implements and evaluates programmes of care, rectifying and adjusting to meet
individual needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of current research, practices and
procedures within the specialist field.
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with
the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives.
Works within professional codes of conduct.
Ensure that the patients needs are continually assessed and
appropriate care delivered and documented.
Supervise the work of junior staff ensuring quality and
confidentiality is maintained.
Manage own workload and support others to do this.
Undertake training, if required, and support teaching and
development of all staff.
Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge,
clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC or HPC
requirements.
To
participate in the management of the Endoscopy Assistant Practitioners and
casual endoscopy workforce
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a professional role model to junior and non-qualified
support staff.
Provide skilled assistance and care to patients within the
endoscopy department.
Assess care needs of the endoscopy patient and develops,
implements and evaluates programmes of care, rectifying and adjusting to meet
individual needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of current research, practices and
procedures within the specialist field.
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with
the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives.
Works within professional codes of conduct.
Ensure that the patients needs are continually assessed and
appropriate care delivered and documented.
Supervise the work of junior staff ensuring quality and
confidentiality is maintained.
Manage own workload and support others to do this.
Undertake training, if required, and support teaching and
development of all staff.
Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge,
clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC or HPC
requirements.
To
participate in the management of the Endoscopy Assistant Practitioners and
casual endoscopy workforce
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience, including experience of working in the clinical specialty
Desirable
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
- Change management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management processes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Analytical approach to problem solving
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/ODP
- Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical speciality
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification (or working towards) e.g. ENB 6590 (998) or equivalent/SLIP
Working conditions
Essential
- Able to fulfil Workplace Health & Wellbeing requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses, in compliance with Company Policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience, including experience of working in the clinical specialty
Desirable
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
- Change management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management processes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Analytical approach to problem solving
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/ODP
- Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical speciality
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification (or working towards) e.g. ENB 6590 (998) or equivalent/SLIP
Working conditions
Essential
- Able to fulfil Workplace Health & Wellbeing requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses, in compliance with Company Policy.
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).
