Job summary
Job Title - Nurse Endoscopist / Senior Sister / Charge Nurse
Hours per week-37.50
Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent
Salary-£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Closing date: 28th December 2023
Interview date: 4th January 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be/working towards being an independent nurse Endoscopist, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of endoscopy services. They will possess the skills and qualifications in independent endoscopic practice that meet the standards set by the Joint Advisory Group (JAG)/ partaking in the necessary training to achieve independence.
- Assist with the clinical leadership of the endoscopy service within the endoscopy management team through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidenced based practice, ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care.
- To provide direct management and facilitate learning and development within the nursing team.
- To provide both clinical and non-clinical leadership to help in the management of the endoscopy unit.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Use highly developed specialist knowledge and skills to make informed decisions, working within a wide range of endoscopic procedures/guidelines to meet clinical needs of the patient and advise other members of staff accordingly, e.g., assess and investigate to obtain a diagnosis and treat accordingly, refer for further treatment options or refer back to GP with treatment suggestions etc.
- Demonstrate extended knowledge in obtaining Informed Consent from the patient in line with Government, BSG and General Medical Council guidelines, providing the patient with advantages, risks, disadvantages, and other diagnostic options available.
- Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy, drawing upon highly specialist knowledge and experience to practice highly developed physical and professional skills of the highest order, e.g., diagnostic, and therapeutic lower and/ or upper GI endoscopies which often involve taking tissue biopsies, removing and treating colonic polyps etc. This requires complex physical skills to manipulate accessories during complex procedures.
- Working with the Lead Nurse, take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the endoscopy team.
- Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate.
- Deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide a good patient experience.
- Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
- To undertake clinical shifts in the endoscopy unit as required.
- Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations.
- To facilitate and build team working between nurses and multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care.
- To understand mortality data and use knowledge of how nursing can contribute to increased mortality to determine unit standards. Use audit tools to monitor compliance with those standards.
- Maintain a good standard of communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleague.
Managerial
Education and Training
- To undertake annual reviews of education requirement of the ward team and developing training plans to submit the Lead Nurse.
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To ensure own competence and own personal development plan is reviewed and discussed with the Lead Nurse annually.
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Plan and implement training sessions within unit environment evaluating effectiveness within clinical care to patients using appropriate audit tools
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To ensure each team member has an annual appraisal and personal development plan
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Ensure annual attendance of self and staff at mandatory training sessions keeping records of attendance
-
Create a learning environment which supports and facilitates learning and structured personal development for all staff and learners. All staff to be supported to complete competency training package.
Professional
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To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing
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Ensure current registration of all qualified staff at recruitment and during employment in line with Trust Policy.
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Ensures current registration with NMC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Use highly developed specialist knowledge and skills to make informed decisions, working within a wide range of endoscopic procedures/guidelines to meet clinical needs of the patient and advise other members of staff accordingly, e.g., assess and investigate to obtain a diagnosis and treat accordingly, refer for further treatment options or refer back to GP with treatment suggestions etc.
- Demonstrate extended knowledge in obtaining Informed Consent from the patient in line with Government, BSG and General Medical Council guidelines, providing the patient with advantages, risks, disadvantages, and other diagnostic options available.
- Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy, drawing upon highly specialist knowledge and experience to practice highly developed physical and professional skills of the highest order, e.g., diagnostic, and therapeutic lower and/ or upper GI endoscopies which often involve taking tissue biopsies, removing and treating colonic polyps etc. This requires complex physical skills to manipulate accessories during complex procedures.
- Working with the Lead Nurse, take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the endoscopy team.
- Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate.
- Deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide a good patient experience.
- Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
- To undertake clinical shifts in the endoscopy unit as required.
- Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations.
- To facilitate and build team working between nurses and multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care.
- To understand mortality data and use knowledge of how nursing can contribute to increased mortality to determine unit standards. Use audit tools to monitor compliance with those standards.
- Maintain a good standard of communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleague.
Managerial
Education and Training
- To undertake annual reviews of education requirement of the ward team and developing training plans to submit the Lead Nurse.
-
To ensure own competence and own personal development plan is reviewed and discussed with the Lead Nurse annually.
-
Plan and implement training sessions within unit environment evaluating effectiveness within clinical care to patients using appropriate audit tools
-
To ensure each team member has an annual appraisal and personal development plan
-
Ensure annual attendance of self and staff at mandatory training sessions keeping records of attendance
-
Create a learning environment which supports and facilitates learning and structured personal development for all staff and learners. All staff to be supported to complete competency training package.
Professional
-
To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing
-
Ensure current registration of all qualified staff at recruitment and during employment in line with Trust Policy.
-
Ensures current registration with NMC
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge in all aspects of GI disease, endoscopic and related interventions.
- Sound working knowledge of the Global Rating Scale and endoscopy service initiatives.
- Knowledge of JAG
- Proven leadership and organisational skills. Proficient IT skills (word/ outlook / excel) Excellent communication skills
- Proven leadership and organisational skills. Proficient IT skills (word/ outlook / excel) Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Post graduate level evidence of relevant education relevant to the specialty or equivalent.
- Ability to interpret highly complex data and present information to influence decision makers
- Skills in persuasion, influencing, negotiation, communication, engagement, and team playing
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proven skills in independent nurse endoscopy.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
- Understanding of NHS and Trust performance targets.
- Demonstrable senior management experience in a health or social care organisation.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and assertive.
- Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives. during distressing situations.
- Adaptable to change.
- Diplomatic and calm.
- Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Strategic thinker.
- Resilient
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and Safety in all that we do
- Challenge but Support
- Expect Respect and Dignity
- Local Healthcare that Inspires Confidence
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge in all aspects of GI disease, endoscopic and related interventions.
- Sound working knowledge of the Global Rating Scale and endoscopy service initiatives.
- Knowledge of JAG
- Proven leadership and organisational skills. Proficient IT skills (word/ outlook / excel) Excellent communication skills
- Proven leadership and organisational skills. Proficient IT skills (word/ outlook / excel) Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Post graduate level evidence of relevant education relevant to the specialty or equivalent.
- Ability to interpret highly complex data and present information to influence decision makers
- Skills in persuasion, influencing, negotiation, communication, engagement, and team playing
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proven skills in independent nurse endoscopy.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
- Understanding of NHS and Trust performance targets.
- Demonstrable senior management experience in a health or social care organisation.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and assertive.
- Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives. during distressing situations.
- Adaptable to change.
- Diplomatic and calm.
- Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Strategic thinker.
- Resilient
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and Safety in all that we do
- Challenge but Support
- Expect Respect and Dignity
- Local Healthcare that Inspires Confidence
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
