Registered Endoscopy Nurse | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Endoscopy Team member to deliver high-quality patient care. You will be involved in preparing endoscopy rooms, performing patient assessments, and working closely with medical staff. Opportunities for training are available, with strong potential for the position to become permanent.

Benefits

Comprehensive training opportunities

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Ability to work in all areas of Endoscopy including pre-assessment and recovery.
• Experience in using specialized endoscopy equipment.
• Strong communication skills with medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the traceability and maintenance of endoscopes.
• Prepare endoscopy rooms and supervise junior staff.
• Undertake pre-assessment for patients prior to admission.

Job description

To deliver a high standard of patient care whilst working as part of the Endoscopy Team and displaying a caring and professional attitude at all times. The post holder will be able to work in all areas of Endoscopy, including pre assessment, admission and recovery of patients, using specialised equipment and providing technical support during endoscopy procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Participate in the traceability and maintenance of endoscopes
• Preparation of endoscopy rooms and equipment needed for clinics, supervising junior staff as appropriate
• Undertake pre-assessment for patients prior to their admission
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in line with research-based evidence, for individual and groups of patients, working within agreed policies and procedures
• Reporting the condition of patients to medical staff, liaising with medical staff and receiving instructions
• Work in all areas within endoscopy - pre-assessment, admissions, treatment rooms for all procedures, recovery and discharge

The post is based Monday to Sunday as well as on call responsibilities. Full training provided. Although a secondment - there is a strong chance of this becoming permanent.

We offer all of our team the learning opportunities within areas such as:

• Gastroscopies
• Colonoscopies including NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopies
• All therapeutic interventions associated with these procedures

The primary aim of the Endoscopy Unit is to provide a high quality, comprehensive endoscopy facility for all of our patients. We aim to ensure that the service offered allows for sufficient capacity and facilities to offer our patients timely and appropriate care.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.