Job Summary
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship, we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
An exciting opportunity to work within a busy JAG accredited 5 roomed Endoscopy unit. We offer full in-house and external training to progress knowledge and maintain skills within the field of Endoscopy.
The Staff Nurse Endoscopy will have worked as part of the Endoscopy team as a team leader, ensuring effective Endoscopy services are provided within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide leadership within this area ensuring an effective Endoscopy service with responsibility for standards of care within the respective area.
Previous applicants should not apply.
Main Duties of the Job
* The post holder will be required to provide a high standard of patient care and service within the Endoscopy Unit across the Trust.
* The post holder is expected to be an effective member of the Endoscopy Team, responsible for assessing, admitting, assisting in procedures, recovery, infusions, and discharging of patients.
* The post holder is required to work as part of the Team committed to delivering and improving high standards of Endoscopy Care within the Trust.
About Us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the patient first, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Date Posted: 03 October 2024
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 279-6647000-SEP24
Job Responsibilities
* Working in all rooms with support and training if required, including all aspects of the role within the room.
* Pre-assessment telephone and face-to-face.
* Discharge area/Anti coagulation.
* Recoveries both Male and Female.
* Infusion with training and support if required.
* Admission (maybe for more than 1 room).
* Undertaking lists in all areas of the Hospital.
* Moving to another area if the needs of the trust require this.
* Working over allotted time if the patient is compromised and cannot be discharged or moved to another area.
Please refer to job description & person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Experience/certificate
* First level Registered Nurse
* Understanding Clinical Governance
* Experience working in a ward or theatre environment
Desirable
* Immediate Life Support D32/D34 NVQ Assessor Mentorship or ENB 998 ENB 906 or equivalent First level registered nurse
* IT Skills
* Endoscopy Procedures IV Cannulation
Endoscopy Experience
Essential
* Interview/DOPs Forms
Desirable
* Interview/DOPs Forms
Problem Solving
Essential
* Evidence of problem solving in previous role
Desirable
* Evidence of problem solving in previous role
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address:
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
Employer's Website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
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