Overview
The Endoscopy Unit within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting Band 5 Staff Nurses / ODPs to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity as the service expands following a recent upgrade to facilities, with new procedures and learning opportunities. The role involves pre-assessment of patients requiring endoscopic procedures, providing skilled and compassionate care during admission, during the procedure, and throughout recovery and discharge. You will prepare equipment and the environment to enable procedures to be carried out to a high standard and safely.
Responsibilities
* Conduct pre-assessment of patients who require an endoscopic procedure
* Provide skilled and considerate care during admission, during the procedure, and during recovery and discharge
* Prepare equipment and environment to enable procedures to be carried out to a high standard safely
* Assist in a service that offers Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Cystoscopy, PEG insertions, ERCP and EUS
* Participate in the on-call service for out-of-hours work once fully trained
* Cross-site working will be required; ability to drive or travel to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is essential
* Join a team committed to continuous improvement and high-quality patient care
Qualifications
* Professional nursing or ODP qualification
* Drive and enthusiasm with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Additional Information
* Full-time or part-time positions available
* Service expanding in the near future; opportunities for professional development
* Unit hours: 08:00 – 18:00, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays
* Patient care, experience and staff well-being are prioritised; the unit has gained JAG accreditation and a values-in-practice award for safety
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