Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for nurses and support workers with relevant experience to join our team and be a part of our Endoscopy Unit.
We are looking for enthusiastic, independent and committed nurses and support workers to join our highly motivated team. We offer a supportive, friendly, and caring environment and an abundance of development opportunities from nursing apprenticeships through to practice development for experienced nurses. The unit operates from 8am to 7pm, 7 days a week, and is committed to delivering a high-quality patient focused service. As part of your development, you will have the opportunity to participate in the following services:
Out of hours rota for Gastrointestinal bleed
Nurse Consent
Pre Assessment
Breath Test clinics
pH Manometry and Capsule Endoscopy services
If you are interested in working with us, would like further information or would like to come for an informal visit, please contact Karyn Sorino (Endoscopy Unit Manager), on 01932 723428 or email karyn.sorino@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The Staff Nurse we are looking for shall be assigned in the Endoscopy Unit, Medicine and Emergency Services. The postholder shall be responsible and accountable to the Endoscopy Lead Nurse.
The postholder is expected to make an effective contribution to reaching the Trusts vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes and provide high quality care to the patients attending the Endoscopy Unit in relevant areas of practice and manage areas of practice in the absence of senior staff.
Internally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with:
Patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Externally this includes
Locum Doctors and Nurses from other organizations.
Product Specialists coming to the Department
Carers of patients coming from Hospices and Nursing Homes
About us
Ashford and St.
Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000
people living in the boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne, Woking and parts of
Elmbridge, Hounslow, Surrey Heath and beyond. The Trust employs around 4,400
individual members of staff. Our turnover was £387.3 million in 2020/21.The Trust
provides a whole range of services across its hospital sites. The majority of
planned care, like day case and orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation
services, is provided at Ashford Hospital, with more complex medical and
surgical care and emergency services at St. Peters Hospital. Our vision at Ashford & St Peters is to provide
an outstanding experience and outcomes for patients and staff. There has never
been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health
and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional
development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our
patient care.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will
provide specialist clinical support and knowledge to patients within the Endoscopy Unit.
act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills acting up for senior staff in their absence in the clinical areas.
contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for the ongoing professional development for professional staff and students.
support the Head of Nursing in the establishment of a good working atmosphere and in making the most efficient/ effective use of staff, supplies and service
Participate in Emergency Out of hours rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will
provide specialist clinical support and knowledge to patients within the Endoscopy Unit.
act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills acting up for senior staff in their absence in the clinical areas.
contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for the ongoing professional development for professional staff and students.
support the Head of Nursing in the establishment of a good working atmosphere and in making the most efficient/ effective use of staff, supplies and service
Participate in Emergency Out of hours rota
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- A good all round knowledge of the care of patients admitted to the Endoscopy Unit.
- Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in healthcare
- Knowledge of GI and respiratory diseases, diagnosis, treatment and health education
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice
Desirable
- To be prepared to undertake educational, professional and practical updates relevant to clinical practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN registered with the NMC
- Degree/Diploma equivalent
Desirable
- Courses / competencies relevant to area(s) of practice in line with maintaining competence for the role with the Knowledge and Skills framework
- Teaching and Assessing
- Experience of evaluating clinical practice using research and/or audit techniques
Other
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable, and trustworthy & treat people who use the services, and colleagues, with respect.
- Must be able to demonstrate that you have knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and that you adhere to these.
- Good health and attendance record
- Flexibility of style and approach
- Willingness to work in all aspects of Endoscopy
- Team player
- Motivated and demonstrates an enthusiasm for the speciality
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care
- Adaptable and responsive to changing needs
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
- Manual dexterity and an aptitude to work with complex equipment
- Good all round health and attendance record
- Flexible to work 6 days per week as well as Out of Hours as rostered.
Experience
Essential
- A good understanding of patient care issues in the Endoscopy Unit relating to the planning, assessment and evaluation of care
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
- Ability to effectively prioritize workload and patient care needs.
- Demonstrates an understanding of managing resources
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical risk
- Ability to care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and provide technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Desirable
- Ward/Theatre/OPD experience in a hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to people who use Trust and other related services:
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
- You are able to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised.
- You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.
- To be able to complete work objectives competently.
- To be able to communicate effectively with all disciplines, patients and their relatives Computer skills
Desirable
- Mentoring/ preceptor skills
- Presentation skills
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- A good all round knowledge of the care of patients admitted to the Endoscopy Unit.
- Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in healthcare
- Knowledge of GI and respiratory diseases, diagnosis, treatment and health education
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice
Desirable
- To be prepared to undertake educational, professional and practical updates relevant to clinical practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN registered with the NMC
- Degree/Diploma equivalent
Desirable
- Courses / competencies relevant to area(s) of practice in line with maintaining competence for the role with the Knowledge and Skills framework
- Teaching and Assessing
- Experience of evaluating clinical practice using research and/or audit techniques
Other
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable, and trustworthy & treat people who use the services, and colleagues, with respect.
- Must be able to demonstrate that you have knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and that you adhere to these.
- Good health and attendance record
- Flexibility of style and approach
- Willingness to work in all aspects of Endoscopy
- Team player
- Motivated and demonstrates an enthusiasm for the speciality
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care
- Adaptable and responsive to changing needs
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
- Manual dexterity and an aptitude to work with complex equipment
- Good all round health and attendance record
- Flexible to work 6 days per week as well as Out of Hours as rostered.
Experience
Essential
- A good understanding of patient care issues in the Endoscopy Unit relating to the planning, assessment and evaluation of care
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
- Ability to effectively prioritize workload and patient care needs.
- Demonstrates an understanding of managing resources
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical risk
- Ability to care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and provide technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Desirable
- Ward/Theatre/OPD experience in a hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to people who use Trust and other related services:
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
- You are able to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised.
- You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.
- To be able to complete work objectives competently.
- To be able to communicate effectively with all disciplines, patients and their relatives Computer skills
Desirable
- Mentoring/ preceptor skills
- Presentation skills
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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