We are a small, friendly and diverse team who welcome applicants to join us in our endoscopy department. We are looking for a friendly and committed registered nurse to join the team. We have great opportunities for further education and full supervision, mentorship and support will be offered.
We are a fully JAG accredited department with 3 procedure rooms here at Airedale General Hospital, where we offer diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including deep sedation, anaesthetic supported lists. We also offer bronchoscopy, ERCP, and Bowel Cancer Screening. As a nurse within the endoscopy unit you will also support cystoscopy procedures within our urology investigations unit.
If you are passionate about delivering high quality, specialised care to patients and their families, 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 Monday-Friday service within which working hours are 08.00- 18.00. We also provide an out of hours on-call service during the night and at weekends. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in this rota once fully competent.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
* Cycle to Work
* Travel Scheme
* Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
* Onsite Nursery
* Buying and Selling Annual Leave
* Car Leasing
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Health and Wellbeing
* Extensive Reward Scheme
* Counselling Service
* Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
* Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
* Committed to Quality of Care
* Compassion
* Working together for patients
* Improving Lives
* Everyone Counts
* Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Be accountable for personal nursing practice always adhering to the NMC code and acting in a professional manner.
* Maintain a high standard of patient care. Be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
* Keep up to date with current research and developments in clinical practice develop an understanding of the Joint Advisory Group GRS standards.
* Act as an assessor/ supervisor to students and Health Care Support Workers.
* Contribute to teaching and assessing of learners, completing the staff induction programme for new recruits (when competent to do so).
* Participate and assist in research at unit level.
* Undertake study to meet the requirements of CPD and professional revalidation.
* Act as a role model for junior staff.
* Undertake training as required to develop competence in the Endoscopy Nurse Skill Set (detailed on page 6).
* Participate in the on-call rota once competency assessments are completed.
* Maintain custody of controlled drugs, checking, administering, and maintaining ward stock, always adhering to trust policy.
* Learn to use and maintain specialised endoscopy equipment.
* To develop knowledge and skills within respiratory services i.e. Bronchoscopy, Endo bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) and therapeutic drains.
* To develop knowledge and skills within urology supporting and assisting during cystoscopy procedures.
* Attending theatre to assist with patients undergoing endoscopies under general anaesthetic.
* To develop knowledge and skills within Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). This includes the wearing of lead aprons.
* Report accidents, untoward occurrences, complaints, loss or damage of equipment theft and report to Sister/Charge Nurse immediately in accordance with hospital policy and document appropriately.
* Communicate and co-operate with other nursing units and departments as required.
* Assist in staff induction programme for new recruits.
Person Specification
knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of CPD
* Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
Desirable
* Knowledge of JAG standards
* An understanding of the indications for endoscopic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
Skills
Essential
* Clear and accurate verbal/written communication
* IT skills
Desirable
* Clear and accurate verbal/written communication
* Evidence of competence in assisting with endoscopic procedures
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable
* First level degree or equivalent
* ENB 998/SLIP/ PEEP or equivalent
* Post registration endoscopy related qualification
Experience
Essential
* Post registration experience
Desirable
* Experience working in Endoscopy
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
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