Job overview
This is an exciting time to join our ever-growing Endoscopy Unit. We are introducing new and innovative procedures and want to grow our highly skilled workforce to complement this.
Endoscopy at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is a JAG-accredited unit running a six-day service, using a range of latest technology to treat our patients to the highest standard at all times.
Our skilled nursing team are trained to consent, assist with procedures, recover and discharge patients along with being trained to undertake technical aspects of the role including the handling of endoscopes and other clinical devices.
If you are an established registered nurse that wishes to specialise in Endoscopy and learn new skills and feel that you can bring high quality care and compassion to our unit, please apply for this position.
This post is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or those due to qualify.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care.
To work closely with the Endoscopy Operational Manager, Ward Managers and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the Endoscopy department environment.
To carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and / or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.
To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.
Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient’s condition and safety.
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Person specification
NMC Qualification
Essential criteria
1. Current Acute Registered Nurse with the NMC
2. Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards
Desirable criteria
3. Mentorship or teaching qualification
Good communication skills
Essential criteria
4. Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations
5. Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Desirable criteria
6. Counselling or coaching skills
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
8. The necessary experience working as a Band 5
Desirable criteria
9. Previous Endoscopy experience
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel
Desirable criteria
11. Venepuncture ,Cannulation and Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.