United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust are proud to offer a JAG accredited Endoscopy service. We have a great opportunity for a registered nurse or ODP to join our prestigious team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our fantastic team, who will in turn ensure that you are supported in a friendly and progressive environment.
The Endoscopy Units' within the Trust perform a variety of standard and advanced Endoscopic procedures for both out-patients and in-patients including; gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, oesophageal stenting and other specialist work is also undertaken by our individual consultants.
The Endoscopy Unit is presently open between 08:00 and 19:00, 7 days a week, with an On Call Nurse Bleed Rota overnight and at weekends. We operate services across 4 sites, and there may be occasional need to travel between sites. Our aim is to provide the very highest standards of care to patients and relatives alike, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Endoscopy Sister, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting endoscopists in the procedure room, acting as the patients' advocate, ensuring privacy and dignity throughout the endoscopy journey. They should be able to demonstrate good leadership skills, be adaptable to a changing environment and possess good written and verbal communication skills. There will be a need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the trustwide Endoscopy service, a commitment to personal / professional development is required and a teaching / mentorship certificate would be desirable.
Job responsibilities
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current first or second level registered nurse with NMC or Registered ODP with The Health and Care Professions Council
* Teaching and assessing qualification
Previous Experience
* Committed to ongoing personal development
* Knowledge of responsibilities regarding Health & Safety
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Able to demonstrate good leadership skills.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Specific Requirements
* Flexible in approach to work
* Able to demonstrate evidence of commitment to own professional development
* Demonstrate initiative to develop changes in line with the needs of the Endoscopy unit
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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