Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse on the unit at Airedale. This is a JAG accredited unit with four functioning rooms. The unit provides a five day and out hours service which includes a nurse on call rota. The function of the endoscopy unit is to provide a safe environment where patients receive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using a flexible endoscope. These include OGD, colonoscopies, flexi-sigmoidoscopies, ERCP, Cystoscopies, Respiratory service including EBUS and Bronchoscopy which are performed on the unit supporting national programmes for urology and respiratory disease. The unit is part of the National Bowel Cancer screening programmes working in collaboration with Bradford Teaching Hospital.
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for delivery of care needs and maintenance of clinical standards under direction.
* The development of programmes of care.
* The implementation, evaluation and updating of care programmes.
* The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and maybe required to demonstrate procedures and to supervise registered and unregistered staff.
* Be accountable for personal nursing practice.
* Maintain a high standard of patient care as associate nurse/named nurse. Be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of patient care.
* Be aware of current development and research in clinical practice, to JAG standards.
* Act as a mentor/assessor to students and Health Care Support Workers.
* Participate and assist in research at ward/unit level.
* Undertake study to meet the requirements of PREPP.
* Act as a role model for junior staff.
* Practice the “Endoscopy Nurse Skill Set (Band 5)
Working for our organisation
As an Endoscopy staff nurse you are expected to -
* Work as a team assisting and supporting colleagues
* Monitor and audit the quality of the service
* Involve users in service development
* Observe all Trust policies and procedures
* Maintain professional development and competencies
* Be committed to training and development of yourself and staff working within the unit which provides appropriate facilities and follows appropriate guidance for the training of nursing staff, junior medical staff and trainers
* Liaise and support other departments and wards
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* Undertake training as required to develop competence in the Endoscopy Nurse Skill Set and in respect of the scope of professional practice.
* Participate in on call rota once competency assessments are completed.
* Maintain custody of controlled drugs, checking and administering, checking and maintaining ward stock.
* Assist medical staff and ascertain medical treatment and reports patient condition to medical staff and receive instructions.
* Carry out nursing procedures and acts at all times in a professional manner.
* Contribute to teaching and assessing of learners within the requirement of the NMC.
* Co-ordinates patient’s special diets in accordance to any pre procedure preparation.
* Supporting ward teams and supervise the service.
* To be responsible for your professional practice and for complying with the relevant standards and codes of practice set by your regulatory or professional body.
* Learn to use and maintain specialised endoscopy equipment and video equipment.
* Knowledge and skills within Respiratory services i.e bronchoscopy, Endo bronchial Ultra -Sound and the therapeutic drains.
* Urology – cystoscopy, insertion of catheters.
* Supporting theatre staff with GA endoscopies.
* Organise nursing care plans including admission and discharge of patients in accordance with District Transfer Policy.
* Assists in requesting of repairs of equipment and advise patients on the care of their property.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Nursing Degree
* Registered with NMC
Desirable criteria
* ENB 998/SLIP or equivalent
* First level degree or equivalent
* Post registration endoscopy related qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Post registration experience in another acute medical/ surgical setting
Desirable criteria
* Post registration experience working in Endoscopy
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & Understanding the New NHS
* Participates in professional development
Desirable criteria
* An understanding of the indications for endoscopic procedures and therapeutic interventions
* Knowledge of JAG GRS standards
Skills
Essential criteria
* Clear and accurate verbal/written communication
* IT skills
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of consent training/ skills
* Evidence of competence in assisting with endoscopic procedures
* Audit skills
* Leadership experience
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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