Description
DMC Healthcare are seeking talented local Gastroenterology nurses to be a part of our weekend Gastro OPD team at Grantham hospital in Lincolnshire.
The role:
To support the nursing team, ensuring high standards of effective care are delivered to all patients within the Gastro OPD services, whilst maintaining communication within the team.
Key Responsibilities
* Work as part of Gastro OPD team under direct supervision of a Lead Nurse.
* Prepare onsite clinics ensuring clinical notes are available and computers are working, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.
* Ensure the Patient Record is completed in a timely and accurate way.
* Participate in teaching within your sphere of knowledge and skill.
* Must be able to offer clear and thorough explanations of procedures, treatment plans, and dietary or lifestyle modifications to patients.
* Perform routine clinical tasks such as blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, and sample collection.
* Provide emotional support to patients undergoing invasive or potentially distressing treatments.
* Must be competent in using Microsoft office applications such as word and excel.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualification and training
* Must hold active NMC registration.
Experience
* Minimum 1 year experience as a Gastro OPD nurse.
* Knowledge and Technical Ability
* High standard of clinical practice competent across a range of clinical skills supported by professional competence and knowledge
* Able to use evidence-based practice to provide high standards of care.
* Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission
Other
* Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
* IT literate and a competent user of the MS Office suite of products
* Able to demonstrate an understanding of health policy and professional health agendas
* Able to deal effectively with challenging situations and challenging individuals
* Able to gain the confidence of colleagues and peers
* Capable and confident, with the ability to work on own initiative
* Excellent organisational skills
* Able to work to tight deadlines
* Flexible approach to work and working patterns
DMC Healthcare is a leading independent provider of primary care, consultant-led dermatology, radiology reporting, in-sourced routine endoscopy services and MSK community services to the NHS.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve healthier outcomes.
Firmly rooted in the NHS and dedicated to excellent patient care for nearly 55 years, DMC Healthcare currently works with 30+ NHS organisations and other partners, treating over 100,000* patients each year.
With NHS waiting list pressures, workforce shortages and unprecedented demand, we want to help. We support capacity deficits with a firm eye on quality and robust clinical governance.
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