Endoscopy Staff Nurse

NHS Jobs; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a registered nurse to work within the SACCT Division, delivering holistic endoscopy care across outpatient and inpatient settings. You will develop pathways, mentor colleagues, ensure patient safety, dignity and privacy, and participate in CPD and in-house training including the JETS programme for endoscopy.

Upon training, you will work independently within your scope of registration and nursing judgement to assess, plan and implement

Responsibilities

• Mentored to develop and eventually lead in all areas of Endoscopy within a realistic timescale.
• Work independently within the scope of registration and nursing judgement to assess, plan and implement care for endoscopy patients.
• Be part of a wider, supportive team using collaborative judgement to assess, plan and implement care for endoscopy patients.
• Take charge of the unit following appropriate development and oversee patient safety and unit flow.
• Engage in meetings as appropriate to discuss care and service development.
• Read the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further information before applying.

Job description

To work as a registered nurse within the specialism of within the SACCT Division To prioritise and deliver holistic nursing care and assessment as required. To demonstrate high standards of care and set examples of best practice within the delivery of outpatient and inpatient care. To follow standards as guided by our accreditation bodies to ensure best practice in all patient care. To engage in development of pathways by taking on a champion role within the nursing team. To ensure patients safety, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times and raise any issues of concern relating to this. To support the nurse in charge, unit coordinators and further MDT members to deliver and maintain all safety and quality standards. To liaise with other departments and professionals to ensure that the safety and experiential needs of all unit patients are met. To be a patient advocate at all times. To participate in continual professional development through self-guidance and formal training sessions in house or at another training facility. To actively engage in the JETS training programme for endoscopy You will be mentored to develop and eventually lead in all areas of Endoscopy within a timescale that is realistic and achievable. Once trained you will work independently within the scope of your own registration and nursing judgement to assess, plan and implement care to patients undergoing endoscopy procedures. You will always be part of a wider and supportive team who use collaborative judgement to assess, plan and implement care to patients undergoing endoscopy procedures. To take charge of the unit following appropriate development To oversee patient safety and flow and coordinate the effective running of the unit and monitor care delivered by other staff. To engage in meetings as appropriate. We would encourage applicants to make contact with us to view our refurbished Unit, meet the team and ask any questions regarding the role. Please ensure you read the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further information, and before applying for this role.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust