Job summary
We are a small, friendly and diverse team who welcome applicants to join us in the Endoscopy Department.
As a Nurse Endoscopist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality endoscopy services across our sites. You will contribute todiagnostic and therapeutic endoscopyand actively support service development in a rapidly growing department.
Our Services Include:
ComprehensiveIBD, Colorectal and Hepatology services with specialist nurse support. Full range ofdiagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, includingcapsule endoscopy, EBUS, and ERCP.
We are a fully JAG accredited department with 3 procedure rooms here at Dorset County Hospital, where we offer diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including deep sedation, anaesthetic supported lists. We also offer bronchoscopy, ERCP, Capsule endoscopy and Bowel Cancer Screening.
If you are passionate about delivering high quality care to patients and their carers, then this is the post for you.
This post is offered as a Band 7 position. With a consideration of skills and competency to progress to a Band 8a position once dual trained (OGD and Colo). Please refer to the attached Job Description / Person Specification for more information.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the team supporting patients during their procedure and recovery, admission and discharge, offering advice and guidance, health promotion and supporting patients with potential cancer diagnosis.
We are proud of our outstanding patient feedback and actively seek out and act on recommendations from our patients, to develop and improve our service.
To work as a core member of the Endoscopy team and in partnership with patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality care, ensuring patients have a positive experience. We offer a 7 day service. Our working hours are 08.00 - 18.30.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse or OPD on part 1, 2, 5 or 8 of the NMC or HCPC register
Desirable
- BCSP accreditation. Teaching qualification
- Nurse prescriber
- Masters degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject such as H.E.E or clinical endoscopist Upper GI/Lower G.I modules academic modules
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Able to perform diagnostic endoscopy (colonoscopy or gastroscopy)
Desirable
- Skilled trainer, mentor, supervisor, or coach
- Change management
- 4 years post registration experience
- Leadership of clinical governance and patent safety with commitment to providing a quality service
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Communicates articulately and sensitively with good written English and able to demonstrate the ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Reliable and consistent
- Highly developed written communication skills
- Highly developed verbal communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively with, listen to, and motivate, stakeholders, and staff at all levels.
- Able to articulate highly complex and sensitive clinical topics
- Evidence of providing motivational, professional leadership with highly developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake moderate physical effort for several short/long periods moving equipment, patients and stock within manual handling guidelines
- Able to work under pressure, flexibly and as part of a team
- Able to demonstrate ability to concentrate on a predictable work pattern
Desirable
- Demonstrate IT/database knowledge and skill/ or qualification
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse or OPD on part 1, 2, 5 or 8 of the NMC or HCPC register
Desirable
- BCSP accreditation. Teaching qualification
- Nurse prescriber
- Masters degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject such as H.E.E or clinical endoscopist Upper GI/Lower G.I modules academic modules
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Able to perform diagnostic endoscopy (colonoscopy or gastroscopy)
Desirable
- Skilled trainer, mentor, supervisor, or coach
- Change management
- 4 years post registration experience
- Leadership of clinical governance and patent safety with commitment to providing a quality service
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Communicates articulately and sensitively with good written English and able to demonstrate the ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Reliable and consistent
- Highly developed written communication skills
- Highly developed verbal communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively with, listen to, and motivate, stakeholders, and staff at all levels.
- Able to articulate highly complex and sensitive clinical topics
- Evidence of providing motivational, professional leadership with highly developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake moderate physical effort for several short/long periods moving equipment, patients and stock within manual handling guidelines
- Able to work under pressure, flexibly and as part of a team
- Able to demonstrate ability to concentrate on a predictable work pattern
Desirable
- Demonstrate IT/database knowledge and skill/ or qualification
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).
