Job overview
We are a small, friendly and diverse team who welcome applicants to join us in the Endoscopy Department.
As a Nurse Endoscopist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality endoscopy services across our sites. You will contribute to diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and actively support service development in a rapidly growing department.
Our Services Include:
Comprehensive IBD, Colorectal and Hepatology services with specialist nurse support. Full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including capsule endoscopy, EBUS, and ERCP.
We are a fully JAG accredited department with 3 procedure rooms here at Dorset County Hospital, where we offer diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including deep sedation, anaesthetic supported lists. We also offer bronchoscopy, ERCP, Capsule endoscopy and Bowel Cancer Screening.
If you are passionate about delivering high quality care to patients and their carers, then this is the post for you.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the team supporting patients during their procedure and recovery, admission and discharge, offering advice and guidance, health promotion and supporting patients with potential cancer diagnosis.
We are proud of our outstanding patient feedback and actively seek out and act on recommendations from our patients, to develop and improve our service.
To work as a core member of the Endoscopy team and in partnership with patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality care, ensuring patients have a positive experience. We offer a 7 day service. Our working hours are 08.00 - 18.30.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse or OPD on part 1, 2, 5 or 8 of the NMC or HCPC register
Desirable criteria
* BCSP accreditation. Teaching qualification
* Nurse prescriber
* Masters degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject such as H.E.E or clinical endoscopist Upper GI/Lower G.I modules academic modules
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
* Able to perform diagnostic endoscopy (colonoscopy or gastroscopy)
Desirable criteria
* Skilled trainer, mentor, supervisor, or coach
* Change management
* 4 years post registration experience
* Leadership of clinical governance and patent safety with commitment to providing a quality service
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential criteria
* Communicates articulately and sensitively with good written English and able to demonstrate the ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances
* Tactful and diplomatic
* Reliable and consistent
* Highly developed written communication skills
* Highly developed verbal communication skills
* Able to communicate effectively with, listen to, and motivate, stakeholders, and staff at all levels.
* Able to articulate highly complex and sensitive clinical topics
* Evidence of providing motivational, professional leadership with highly developed interpersonal skills
* Demonstrate the ability to undertake moderate physical effort for several short/long periods moving equipment, patients and stock within manual handling guidelines
* Able to work under pressure, flexibly and as part of a team
* Able to demonstrate ability to concentrate on a predictable work pattern
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrate IT/database knowledge and skill/ or qualification
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.