Job summary
***previous applicants need not apply***
Full and Part Time opportunities available
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a fast paced endoscopy unit in Swindon. We are a friendly team with good ambition to progress the service further. We offer full induction to the unit and will support you in your training and to discovering how great Endoscopy is. We accept both newly qualified's and experienced nurses for this post.
You will need to be flexible with your working patterns and willing to take part in the out of hours GI bleed on-call bleed rota when fully trained. There is also a new CDC unit being built in West Swindon, staff will be expected to rotate between the two sites.
Endoscopy is a varied and rewarding specialty with both routine and acute patients. You will need to be both compassionate and technically adept.
Please contact the unit on 01793 604523 if you have any questions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group either within the acute hospital or community based setting. They are responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursingstandards and monitoring of outcomes. The post holder will be expected to continue with their own professional development.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs.
2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.
3. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.
4. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details.
5. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times.
6. To document observations, assessments, results, decisions and actions. Effectively in patients notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.
7. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines.
8. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs.
2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.
3. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.
4. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details.
5. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times.
6. To document observations, assessments, results, decisions and actions. Effectively in patients notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.
7. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines.
8. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse.
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent.
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing.
- Leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment. Experience within a range of patient/client care groups.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Able to undertake audits.
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse.
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent.
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing.
- Leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment. Experience within a range of patient/client care groups.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Able to undertake audits.
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.
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).
