Job summary
Our JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit at the Chelsea Site is a rewarding place to work. We are renowned for our friendly, innovative and supportive environment.
We provide a range of investigative and therapeutic endoscopy procedures in 4 modern, well equipped endoscopy rooms. We run a 7-day service including out of hours support to the Gastroenterology team for UGI bleeds.
The post holder will work as a team to deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopy procedures from pre-assessment, support in procedure rooms to recovery and discharge. We will provide the necessary support to ensure you develop the highly skilled endoscopy techniques.
We are looking for individual who is enthusiastic, confident and highly motivated with good communication skills. The post holder must enjoy working in a fast-paced innovative team environment.
Please see job description and job specification for full list of main duties.
To apply for this role you will need to have a substantial post qualifying experience in Endoscopy or post anaesthetic care recovery.
Main duties of the job
The Staff Nurse will:
- Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
- Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge
- Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
- Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team.
- Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
- Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
- Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance.
- The post holder will be part of the clinical Endoscopy team including out of hours support to the Gastroenterology team for gastrointestinal bleeds.
- If you think you have what it takes to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, then this could be the opportunity for you.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values.
- Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities
- Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust. CQC and JAG standards.
- Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicines policy.
- Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness including bowel preparation
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others
- Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team of doctors as appropriate
- Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required
- Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non-clinical functions commensurate with their banding.
- Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual
- Co-ordinate and support other members of the caring team who may be responsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing care.
- Report accidents, incidents and losses. Provide initial support for the member of staff or patient involved, in line with Trust policy.
- Take on extra duties/responsibilities as delegated and agreed by the department/ ward manager or senior staff nurse, within their capability / limitations.
- To act as a shift leader in the absence of senior staff nurses/ward sisters/charge nurses.
- To act as an effective role model. Ensuring safe clinical practice is maintained on the ward, especially in relation to junior staff.
- To ensure high standards of decontamination and infection control practice.
- To acquire competency in skills for decontamination of equipment, care of patients before, during and following various Endoscopy procedures.
- Identify problems and actively and work towards resolving them.
- Shared responsibility for ensuring sufficient human and clinical resources on the unit at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values.
- Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities
- Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust. CQC and JAG standards.
- Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicines policy.
- Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness including bowel preparation
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others
- Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team of doctors as appropriate
- Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required
- Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non-clinical functions commensurate with their banding.
- Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual
- Co-ordinate and support other members of the caring team who may be responsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing care.
- Report accidents, incidents and losses. Provide initial support for the member of staff or patient involved, in line with Trust policy.
- Take on extra duties/responsibilities as delegated and agreed by the department/ ward manager or senior staff nurse, within their capability / limitations.
- To act as a shift leader in the absence of senior staff nurses/ward sisters/charge nurses.
- To act as an effective role model. Ensuring safe clinical practice is maintained on the ward, especially in relation to junior staff.
- To ensure high standards of decontamination and infection control practice.
- To acquire competency in skills for decontamination of equipment, care of patients before, during and following various Endoscopy procedures.
- Identify problems and actively and work towards resolving them.
- Shared responsibility for ensuring sufficient human and clinical resources on the unit at all times.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN adult nursing
- Evidence of recent and on-going professional development
Desirable
- Principles of Endoscopy/Gastroenterology
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Post anaesthetic (GA) Recovery experience
- Surgical or Endoscopy Pre-assessment experience
- Extensive Endoscopy experience of more than 1 year
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to patient care initiatives
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Insight into the designated clinical area
- Able to respond to emergency situations
- Willing to undertake competency skills set for area
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise workload
- Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
Desirable
- Effective teaching and/or mentorship skills
- Awareness of NHS and professional issues relating to speciality
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN adult nursing
- Evidence of recent and on-going professional development
Desirable
- Principles of Endoscopy/Gastroenterology
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Post anaesthetic (GA) Recovery experience
- Surgical or Endoscopy Pre-assessment experience
- Extensive Endoscopy experience of more than 1 year
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to patient care initiatives
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Insight into the designated clinical area
- Able to respond to emergency situations
- Willing to undertake competency skills set for area
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise workload
- Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
Desirable
- Effective teaching and/or mentorship skills
- Awareness of NHS and professional issues relating to speciality
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).