A vacancy has now become available within our busy Endoscopy Unit at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust- the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth and Gosport War Memorial Hospital. We are a highly motivated team running five full time Endoscopy suites, and an unsedated nurse-led satellite unit at Gosport War Memorial. The post holder will be expected to be mobile across all PHU sites. Our services include an ever increasing number of specialised therapeutic and diagnostic procedures which require a high level of technical capability and a passion for problem solving.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibility of this post will be to work as the registered Nurse alongside our Advanced Associates and Endoscopists in delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the unit, this role is highly technical as you will be working with state of the art endoscopic equipment which helps to diagnose, assess and treat patients conditions with the Gastrointestinal tact. This can be a physically demanding and challenging role but is very rewarding for the right candidate. The applicant does not require previous endoscopy experience as all training will be given, however a NMC registration is vital for this role. If you are motivated. enthusiastic and a confident team worker with good communication skills, you will be well suited to work within this large multidisciplinary team. Working pattern: Monday to Sunday, 08.00 to 22.00 (working pattern may be negotiable to suit successful applicant and may be subject to change as the service develops). For further information, discussion and/or visit, please contact Natalie Tolfree on 02392 286000 ext. 3406.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensuring high quality nursing care is coordinated and delivered using a family focused model of practice. Work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team ensuring patient care is delivered smoothly and efficiently. The expectations within this job description will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research. Through effective leadership ensure the clinical team deliver a safe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led service where compassion is embedded, and a positive patient experience is achieved. Undertaking of the following job roles within the endoscopy unit Coordination of the daily running of the unit, working within the procedure suites, recovery, pre-clerking, admissions, discharges, ward liaison, phone triage, assisting in booking of 2ww patients, Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values. Provide strong professional clinical leadership and act as a professional role model. To maintain clinical competencies to a high standard Working across QAH and GWMH sites, 7 days per week 0800-2200.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current RN +/- RN, registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
* Desirable BSc Degree in relevant field
* Evidence of recent CPD
* An awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area
Desirable
* Computer literate, knowledge of patient administration system
Experience
Essential
* Previous Endoscopic experience and competency.
* Teaching and mentoring skills.
* Team building skills
Desirable
* Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources .
* Managing resources and contributing to departmental budget.
Additional criteria
Essential
* Clinically competent at Band 5.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
* Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
* Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team
* Able to support development of others
* Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
* Health promotion
* Advocacy skills
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
southwickhill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
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