Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization based in Poole is seeking a qualified nurse to join their team. The ideal candidate must hold a nursing diploma/degree and NMC registration. Essential experience includes working in acute hospital settings and possessing basic life support skills. This role requires strong time management abilities and a willingness to participate fully in internal rotations. A flexible approach and teamwork capabilities are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Diploma / degree in nursing is required.
• NMC Registration is mandatory.
• Previous experience in acute hospital environment is essential.

Skills

Basic life Support

Time management skills

Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative

Education

Diploma / degree in nursing

NMC Registration

Job description

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma / degree in nursing
• NMC Registration

Desirable criteria

• Mentor preparation course or equivalent
• Band 5 leadership course
• Endo 1 course

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in acute hospital environment

Desirable criteria

• Experience of running endoscopy treatment rooms for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential criteria

• Basic life Support
• Assessed as competent or willing to undertake oral drug and IV drug administration training
• Experience in complying with nursing, infection control and risk management police

Desirable criteria

• CVC Cannulation
• Consent training

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Awareness of accountability
• Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
• Knowledge of Confidentiality
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable criteria

• Previous gastroenterology experience

Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria

• Time management skills
• Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative.
• Accountable for own professional actions

Desirable criteria

• Computer skills - ECamis, EPR or equivalent

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Willingness to learn and develop skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Adaptive to unpredictable workloads

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Willing to participate in internal rotation
• Flexible approach to the needs of the service

Language Requirement

Essential criteria

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role