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The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
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Job overview
The MEEDC will operate as a system resource for the three main providers within NEL covering the 7 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG), providing additional capacity in-hours, consisting of two endoscopy rooms, two ultrasound rooms and a decontamination unit. This capacity will be used primarily for cancer surveillance; however, any remaining capacity will be used to support urgent referrals. The key aim for the MEEDC is to provide person-centred care, reducing variation across NEL and ensuring a high-quality diagnostic service for the local population.
There are a number of exciting opportunities arising within this brand new service at Mile End Hospital for highly skilled, knowledgeable, dynamic, and innovative individuals.
In return, we will offer you a comprehensive induction, with ongoing learning and development opportunities, an annual personal development plan, and on-the-job training with regular supervision from the Senior Nurse to support your career pathway.
Main duties of the job
1. The provision of a high standard of individualised holistic patient care to all patients attending the Mile End Early Diagnostic Centre (MEEDC) endoscopy unit, assist with procedures and work as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
2. Providing line management and supervising own team including conducting staff appraisals, teaching, and support.
3. Undertaking Coordinator duties in the MEEDC endoscopy unit on a regular basis.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse, with at least 2 years’ experience in endoscopy.
* Courses relevant to the specialty.
Experience
* At least 2 years’ experience as a band 5 in an endoscopy unit.
* Experience in managing endoscopy lists.
* Relevant previous ward experience.
* Previous band 6 in endoscopy experience.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of recovery of patients who have undergone therapeutic procedures during endoscopy.
* Knowledge of medication used in endoscopy.
* Able to troubleshoot problems arising in the endoscopy room and recovery, and know when to seek help.
* Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy.
* Experience of Equal Opportunity policies and procedures.
* Ability to identify and take action when own or others’ actions undermine equality and diversity.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
You’ll have access to a range of benefits including one of the best pension schemes in the UK, leisure and entertainment discounts and parental leave and childcare support schemes we’re really proud of.
We're also committed to ensuring that you are supported in gaining and developing the skills and knowledge needed to carry out your work safely and effectively, and to achieve your full potential. We offer a range of apprenticeships at all levels, as well as an extensive range of career development opportunities.
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