Job summary
Are you kind and caring and want to be part of a dynamic team?
We are looking to welcome an experienced Registered Nurse/ODP to join our
friendly team.
We are a private JAG accredited community endoscopy centre specialising in diagnostic
gastrointestinal endoscopy. We are a well established Centre and currently undertake approximately 7500 endoscopies per year. All our referrals are direct NHS referrals from the General Practitioners across Mid and South Essex ICB.
We are looking for a caring, motivated and
enthusiastic individual who will work as part of a hard working dedicated team providing high quality, individualised patient care.
We carry out the following procedures within the community setting: Diagnostic gastroscopy, Diagnostic colonoscopy and polypectomy, Diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, Rectal Bleeding Clinic: flexible
sigmoidoscopy proctoscopy and
banding of haemorrhoids.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be motivated and organised with excellent communication skills and willing to be flexible to meet the demands of the endoscopy centre. You will work as part of the team providing excellent patient centred care in a clinically effective and compassionate way to ensure a positive experience for our patients.
You will rotate through the different areas of the endoscopy centre: admission, procedure rooms and recovery. We have dedicated decontamination staff within the centre. You will be expected to participate in your professional development and attend relevant courses as and when required.
About us
We have a dedicated clinical team comprising of the Consultant Gastroenterogists and Consultant Colorectal Surgeons, Endoscopy Nurses, ODP's, Healthcare Assistants and a Decontamination Team. The clinical team are supported by an administrative team responsible for bookings, list utilisation and communication of results to GP's.
We undertake diagnostic procedures only enabling us to focus on providing an excellent, high quality service that has recently achieved JAG accreditation.
Our ethos is 'We take time to Care'
We offer
- An NHS Pension or workplace pension (NEST)
- Healthshield Cash Plan
- Annual Leave and pay aligned with Agenda for Change
- Flexible shifts
Interviews will take place between 2 and 3 weeks after the closing dates. All correspondence will be by email. If you would like an informal visit please contact joanne.wadeson1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join an established team responsible for the planning, delivery and
evaluation of care to meet the health and wellbeing needs of our patients in line
with our core values and professional frameworks. This includes all aspects of the patient journey from admission to procedure and safe discharge. Patient comfort, early recognition and management of endoscopy
complications, vital signs and cannulation are also key aspects of this role.
The candidate will be required to complete mandatory training, participate in continuing professional development and attend regular appraisals. Dependent upon experience they will act as a role model to encourage and support the professional development of others and provide
clinical supervision and direction for colleagues to support
them in reaching their full potential.
The candidate will be required to undertake a range of activities required to ensure the smooth and safe day to day running of the endoscopy unit, including maintenance of stock, completion of daily checklists and audits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join an established team responsible for the planning, delivery and
evaluation of care to meet the health and wellbeing needs of our patients in line
with our core values and professional frameworks. This includes all aspects of the patient journey from admission to procedure and safe discharge. Patient comfort, early recognition and management of endoscopy
complications, vital signs and cannulation are also key aspects of this role.
The candidate will be required to complete mandatory training, participate in continuing professional development and attend regular appraisals. Dependent upon experience they will act as a role model to encourage and support the professional development of others and provide
clinical supervision and direction for colleagues to support
them in reaching their full potential.
The candidate will be required to undertake a range of activities required to ensure the smooth and safe day to day running of the endoscopy unit, including maintenance of stock, completion of daily checklists and audits.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Endoscopy Unit or similar
- Awareness of clinical governance and relevance to practice
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical competency in endoscopy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to or willing to learn cannulation.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Able to evaluate information to aid decision making.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Teaching and mentoring skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with appropriate NMC registration. ODP Registration.
Desirable
- Diploma or degree in Nursing
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Endoscopy Unit or similar
- Awareness of clinical governance and relevance to practice
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical competency in endoscopy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to or willing to learn cannulation.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Able to evaluate information to aid decision making.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Teaching and mentoring skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with appropriate NMC registration. ODP Registration.
Desirable
- Diploma or degree in Nursing
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).
