Job summary
As a Registered Nurse with the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working as part of the multidisciplinary team, to implement and develop a programme of care.
The Endoscopy unit staffs are committed to providing high standards of care for the people who use our services, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
You will be responsible and accountable for the nursing care of designated named patients from admission to discharge, participate in the care, maintenance and use of endoscopes used in endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures, providing technical assistance during procedures and co-ordinate the Endoscopy Unit on a regular basis
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible and accountable for the nursing care of designated named patients from admission to discharge
2. To participate in the care, maintenance and use of endoscopes used in endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures, providing technical assistance during procedures
3. To co-ordinate the Endoscopy Unit on a regular basis
4. To ensure provision of a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Endoscopy Unit and Out-Patient clinics, working within agreed policies and procedures
5. To ensure individual assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer, producing documented evidence of this in agreed format
6. Correct documentation of patient care using the endoscopy unit care pathway including written discharge and aftercare information for patients
7. To liaise and communicate effectively with relatives, carers and visitors
8. To liaise and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments and outside agencies ( ambulance service, social services, transport etc.) providing patient centred care
9. Engage with student nurses and observers giving encouragement, support and guidance
About us
The endoscopy unit can provide you with a job that is rewarding, fulfilling and provides you with the flexibility of work life balance
All healthcare professionals provide a high standard of nursing care to patients and will give you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others attending the department and Out-Patient clinics, working within agreed policies and procedures of the Trust
Commitment to the unit, promoting and developing a good working environment with all health care professionals that works within the unit and the rest of the hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for a team of junior nursing staff. Supervisory responsibilities for health care assistants, assistant practitioners and student nurses To be responsible and accountable for the nursing care of designated named patients from admission to discharge
10. Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills to effectively assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care pathways
11. To ensure the effective and efficient use of resources
12. To contribute to the maintenance of the service aims, objectives and philosophy
13. Correct documentation of patient care using the endoscopy unit care pathway including written discharge and aftercare information for patients
14. Accurate traceability records of equipment use, decontamination and maintenance
15. Reporting of clinical incidents
Person Specification
shortlisting criteria
Essential
16. NMC Registered nurse (Level 1 ) Adult nursing
Desirable
17. Degree in nursing. Interest in or experience of endoscopy