Main area: Endoscopy
Grade: 8a
Contract: Permanent (Will require to be on call GI bleed rota)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On Call)
Job ref: 264-6480843-SUR
Employer: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Kettering General Hospital
Town: Kettering
Salary: £50,952 - £57,349 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/09/2024 23:59
Job overview
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within the Endoscopy unit for a Band 8a Nurse Endoscopist. We are looking for a motivated enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude, and a drive to provide the highest standard of care to our patients. You will be working within a friendly innovative driven team that puts the patient at the heart of everything we do. You will need a bright disposition and a caring attitude. If this is you please come and join our team.
The Nurse Endoscopist will be an NMC Registered Nurse and will have undertaken a recognised training programme in order to attain the appropriate Non-Medical Endoscopist (or equivalent) qualification, or will be working towards such a qualification, or able to fully commit to such training in this role.
They will utilise specific skills in the area of GI Endoscopy and Bowel Screening, undertaking screening, health education, treatment evaluation and patient counselling related to GI disorders within Endoscopy.
Main duties of the job
The Endoscopist will assist in providing a seamless service carrying out routine investigations and appropriate therapeutic procedures as laid down by agreed protocols, liaising with all members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
Person specification
Qualification
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Evidence of continued professional development
* ENB DO3 or relevant Endoscopist course
* JAG Accredited course
* ACLS or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
* Demonstrate relevant experience of performing GI Endoscopic procedures
* Able to deal with communication problems
* Dealing with distressed people
* Development of care plans to meet patients needs
* Experience in Health promotion/education
* Ability to understand and apply evidence based practice
Skills
* Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the Endoscopy setting
* Hand/Eye coordination for performing Endoscopy
* Understanding of current developments in the NHS
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
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