The post holder has responsibility for co-ordinating the activities of the Endoscopy team to ensure the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team encouraging an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitating.
Receives guidance from the Endoscopy Manager on the day-to-day management of the ward budget and gains experience in deployment of staff and other resources to satisfy the needs of the service within financial constraints.
Manages the department in the absence of the department Sister/Charge Nurse.
Participate in the ongoing development of the Endoscopy Services.
Main duties of the job
1. To work as part of the MDT, Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised plans of patient care.
2. Effectively communicate with patients, relatives and other members of the endoscopy Team.
3. Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures and assisting endoscopist with therapeutic procedures.
4. Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.
5. Ensure all areas within the endoscopy unit are prepared safely and according to procedure.
6. Ensure all technical equipment is checked prior to procedures and is in good working order.
7. Keep up to date with COSHH regulations.
8. Be aware of own individual responsibilities and training needs and keep up to date with mandatory training.
9. Maintain a clean and safe environment and report any untoward incident.
10. Respect patient's confidentiality.
11. Keep accurate nursing records.
12. Facilitate effective discharge planning alongside other members of the MDT.
13. Cannulation and venepuncture are essential skills.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision.
* Demonstrate positive verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary team/client/relatives.
* Be interested and committed to caring for people from any culture and environmental background or illness.
Desirable
* Demonstrate an understanding of leadership and empowerment issues.
* Experience of undertaking PDA's.
* Experience of managing sickness absence.
Qualifications/Training
Essential
* RGN with current registration.
* Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues.
* Mentorship/Teaching Qualification.
* Demonstrate professional post-registration development.
* ILS.
Desirable
* 1st degree in nursing or working towards.
* Leadership Qualification.
* Evidence in academic achievement.
* Participate in management development courses.
* Endoscopy specific course.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Endoscopy experience - competent in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including ERCP.
* Scope Roles relevant to post - cannulation, venepuncture.
* Evidence of learning and development in line with prep requirements.
* Evidence of department management under supervision.
* Experience working in co-ordinator role/leading the unit.
* Managing in-patient referrals.
* Development of knowledge and skills in Endoscopy.
Desirable
* Previous Endoscopy management experience.
* Evidence of research-based practice.
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
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