Endoscopy Staff Nurse - Lead in Patient Care

Wirral; Wirral; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Endoscopy Team. The unit performs over 17,000 procedures annually and operates six days a week with shifts 8am–7pm; banking holidays rostered with a day off in lieu.

The successful candidate will assist endoscopists and provide care before, during and after procedures in a 7-room, JAG-accredited unit. Endoscopy experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Professional Development
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
• Act as a practice supervisor
• Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
• Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
• NHS Experience
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the nursing care for a named caseload of patients, including their property and valuables
• Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers
• Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines
• Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementation of change
• Participate in audits
• Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues
• In the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager or their deputy, act as shift coordinator
• Act as a preceptor, Practice Assessor/Supervisor and/or NVQ assessor to junior staff and students
• Supervise and lead a team of junior staff.

Skills

Administrative skills

Clinical knowledge

Record keeping

Teamwork

Communication skills

Mentor/preceptor

NHS experience

Education

Nursing qualification

Registered Nurse

Degree or working towards degree

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Endoscopy Team. The unit performs over 17,000 procedures annually and operates six days a week with shifts 8am–7pm; banking holidays rostered with a day off in lieu.

The successful candidate will assist endoscopists and provide care before, during and after procedures in a 7-room, JAG-accredited unit. Endoscopy experience is desirable but not essential.