Gastroenterology Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Professional / Clinical responsibilities

1.1. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care and make

changes as necessary.

1.2. Identifies deteriorating patients and takes appropriate action.

1.3. Ensures documentation is accurate and up to date, utilising the electronic

health record.

1.4. Demonstrates an enquiring approach to patient care.

1.5. Demonstrate awareness of issues affecting Gastroenterology,

Dermatology, Hepatology, IBD and Nutrition as in and outpatients.

1.6. Demonstrate awareness of the nursing care needed by the

Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Hepatology, IBD and Nutrition patients.

1.7. Develop skills in accordance with the expanded role relevant to the post

holders clinical area such as cannulation and phlebotomy and patient

health promotion/education.

1.8. Educates patients and relatives about how to adopt healthy lifestyles, and

look after their own health and wellbeing

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1.9. Identifies and helps patients, relatives and staff to reduce any risks

associated with health and wellbeing.

1.10. Ensures patients views are taken into account in the decision making

process.

1.11. Participates in collaborative decision making within the inter-disciplinary

team.

1.12. Participates in meeting the health education and promotes the needs of

patients and carers.

1.13. Communication is a fundamental process to ensure continuity and high

standards of care. It includes sharing ideas, information and feedback in

order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team.

1.14. Skilled in communicating with a range of people on a daily basis some of

who may have communication barriers.

1.15. A key responsibility will be to utilise a variety of strategies to communicate

effectively with patients and those involved in their care.

1.16. The post holder must also communicate with other staff within the Trust,

with external organisations and with the general public.

1.17. Keeps accurate and complete records of activities and communications

consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

1.18. The post holder must at all times work in accordance with the NMC Code

of Professional Conduct (2015).

1.19. Participates in research, audit and quality initiatives, e.g. Essence of Care.

1.20. Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to evidence based practice.

1.21. Monitors the quality of work on own area and alerts others to quality

issues.

1.22. The post holder must at all times carry out duties and responsibilities with

regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity policy.

1.23. Identifies and takes action when own or others behaviour undermines

equality and diversity.

1.24. Take account of own behaviour and its effect on others.

1. Management and Leadership

2.1.Co-ordinates the activities of the clinical area, taking charge when required.

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2.2.Participates in team meetings so fair and equal opportunities are given to

share knowledge and ideas with colleagues.

2.3.Develops knowledge, understanding and application of their personal

leadership skills.

2.4.Provides feedback to other workers on their communication at appropriate

times.

2.5.To be responsible for disseminating Trust policies and information as

required.

2.6.Take account of own behaviour and its effect on others.

1. Financial responsibilities

3.1.Uses and maintains resources efficiently and effectively and encourages

others to do so.

1. Information management

4.1.Demonstrates an understanding of research and development and how this

influences nursing practice.

4.2.Input patient data in the correct form and manner whether this be primary or

secondary information onto the supporting computer system.

4.3.Analyse and report information provided through appropriate clinical

equipment and act upon this gathered information (e.g. blood pressure

monitoring).

4.4.Maintain the integrity of information using agreed methods and procedures.

4.5.Reports the data/ information clearly in the required format and at the time

agreed.

4.6.The post holder is expected to develop their IT skills to a satisfactory

standard suitable with the Staff Nurse role.

1. Education & Professional Development

5.1.Engages in the Preceptorship programme either as a Preceptor or a

Preceptee.

5.2.Develops an awareness of clinical supervision/action learning.

5.3.Improves clinical practice through reflection with self or others.

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5.4.With the support of sister/charge nurse through the Trusts E-appraisal

process and development of personal development plan identifies their

educational and professional needs.

5.5.Influence the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.

1. Operational Delivery

6.1.To work as part of a team in the delivery Gastroenterology, Dermatology,

Hepatology, IBD and Nutrition services across Barts Health.

1. Risk & Governance Management

7.1.Familiarises him/herself with and complies with the Trusts policies and

procedures.

7.2.Respects patient confidentiality and in particular the confidentiality of

electronically stored personal data in line with the requirements of the Data

Protection Act (1998).

7.3.Shows awareness of individual responsibilities under the Health & Safety at

Work Act and identify and report as necessary any untoward accident,

incident or potentially hazardous environment.

7.4.When moving people and goods, the post holder must complete the relevant

training as appropriate to the action, e.g. use of hoists.

7.5.Takes appropriate action to manage an emergency summoning assistance

immediately when this is necessary.

7.6.Works in ways that minimise risks to health safety and security.

1. Service Development

8.1.Participates in the development of the ward/department Philosophy of

Nursing and the Shared Governance structure of the Trust. The post holder

will convey this within their area of practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a Medicine ward

Communication

Essential

• Clear written communication

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)