Staff Nurse, Endoscopy (6 Month Secondment Cover)

Ashford And St Peter'S Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Chertsey, Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking nurses and support workers to join the Endoscopy Unit for a 6-month secondment.

The team is enthusiastic, independent and committed, offering a supportive, friendly environment and extensive development opportunities, including out-of-hours rota exposure to GI procedures. The unit operates from 8am to 7pm, seven days a week, delivering high-quality patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• RGN registered with the NMC and current UK professional registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.
• Endoscopy experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical support and knowledge to patients within the Endoscopy Unit.
• Act as an effective role model and demonstrate leadership in the absence of senior staff.
• Contribute to developing a stimulating learning environment for ongoing professional development of staff and students.
• Support the Head of Nursing in creating a positive working atmosphere and efficient use of resources.
• Participate in Emergency Out of hours rota.
• Develop effective working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Mentoring/preceptor skills

Education

RGN registered with the NMC

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for nurses with or without relevant experience to join our team and be a part of our Endoscopy Unit. 6 months secondment cover. We are looking for enthusiastic, independent and committed nurses and support workers to join our highly motivated team. We offer a supportive, friendly, and caring environment and an abundance of development opportunities and practice development for experienced nurses. The unit operates from 8am to 7pm, 7 days a week, and is committed to delivering a high-quality patient focused service. As part of your development, you will have the opportunity to participate such as out of hours rota for Gastrointestinal bleed, nurse consent, pre assessment, non-endoscopic procedures like Manometry, Small Bowel and Colon Capsule Endoscopy, Breath Tests, Fibroscan, specialist procedure like EUS, EBUS, ERCP, Spyglass and Medical Thoracoscopy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist clinical support and knowledge to patients within the Endoscopy Unit. Act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills acting up for senior staff in their absence in the clinical areas. Contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for the ongoing professional development for professional staff and students. Support the Head of Nursing in the establishment of a good working atmosphere and in making the most efficient/ effective use of staff, supplies and service. Participate in Emergency Out of hours rota. Internally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Externally this includes Locum Doctors and Nurses from other organizations, Product Specialists coming to the Department and carers of patients coming from own home and care homes. To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trust's vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes. To provide high quality care to the patients attending the Endoscopy Unit in relevant areas of practice and manage areas of practice.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment. We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.

Job responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

• To maintain awareness of, and comply with, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct/Scope of Professional Practice, trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
• To be aware of current research, to be actively involved if necessary, and apply it with changes in practice when appropriate.
• Identify personal needs and career development of self via the Trust Development Review Process and the Knowledge and Skills Framework and to actively participate in the Endoscopy and Trust development opportunities, keeping up to date with nursing and Endoscopy issues, using this knowledge to further skills within role.
• Promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the multidisciplinary team within the Endoscopy Unit and the rest of the Trust

Communication

• Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record Keeping.
• Participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with the patient and their carer(s)
• Provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle
• Develop communication skills in order to convey complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events. This includes expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate training

Personal and People Development

• Under supervision gain experience and skills in Clinical practice, facilitation, teaching and management (as appropriate)
• Educate patients and their carer as required where a need has been identified
• Participate in annual staff appraisal, staff development and in-service training activities in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework
• Attend Trust/local orientation programmes, mandatory training sessions and annual updates
• Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with CPD requirements and maintain a professional profile
• Help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of nursing students and others to develop their competence
• Develop own teaching skills and participate in staff/student education programmes that develop competence and performance
• Assist in the training and development of Health Care assistants and complete assessors training as required
• Act as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor for junior staff nurses and students

Health, Safety and Security

• Develop an awareness of personal responsibility with regard to maintenance of a clean environment that is conducive to safe, therapeutic and ethical practice
• Be accountable for and ensure own competence in practice, e.g. use of specialised equipment
• Be aware of own personal/professional limitations and seek help of others to maintain safe practice.
• Assist in promoting nursing practice and care delivery in line with relevant research and evidence base and with reference to trust policies and guidelines
• Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures
• Assist with the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with local and Trust policy and legal requirements
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with the Trust Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control policies.
• To meet any legal and stated requirements, e.g. Health and Safety Legislation, COSHH Regulations, Manual Handling and control of drugs, Infection control.

Specialty - Area specific job requirements

• To ensure the provision of a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Endoscopy Unit working within agreed policies and procedures.
• To provide technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures, ensuring safe working practice by following agreed guidelines.
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care, utilising research findings as appropriate.
• To provide leadership for the Endoscopy team to ensure a high and safe standard of patient care providing supervision and support where appropriate.
• Ensuring that nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with the Trusts policy taking appropriate action in emergency situations.
• Setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care working alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times.
• To work with minimal supervision in all areas within the speciality including all GI endoscopic procedures, ERCPs, bronchoscopies, admission and recovery of patients and other related procedures.
• To participate in the care and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialised equipment, ensuring an agreed standard of decontamination at all times including accurate records of traceability of all endoscopes and associated equipment.
• Maintain the accurate collection of data in relation to patient activity and stock control in order that statistics may be accurately compiled.
• Demonstrate a personal duty of care in keeping yourself up to date in the use of new equipment and procedures in the relevant areas of care.
• Ensure all equipment and instrumentation is maintained in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and report immediately to senior staff any faults found.
• Ensure the safe delivery and documentation of histopathology and other specimens to the Laboratory.
• Participation in safe disinfection of endoscopes and accessories to comply with BSG guidelines, COSHH, Infection Control and Trust Policies.
• Participate in Emergency out of hours rota

Organisational

• Co-ordinating the admission of outpatients and inpatients working alongside the Nurse in Charge.
• Ensuring the safe discharge of all patients from the Endoscopy unit, including transfer to wards, theatres, other hospitals and discharge home.
• Communicating and co-operating with other wards and departments providing accurate information as required on Endoscopy bookings, preparation and medications as appropriate, and particularly the notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patients and visitors.
• Representing the ward /department at meetings, participating in audit, research, and projects and being willing to take on the role of a Link Nurse for areas of clinical expertise.
• Assist in the effective and efficient running of Endoscopy lists including the prioritisation and booking of inpatient requests for Endoscopy, collating accurate information about patients and notifying the senior nurse, Endoscopy Administrator and relevant Medical teams of list changes and patient progress.
• Maintaining and monitoring levels of stock and ensuring there are adequate supplies and that resources are used effectively.
• Report any complaints, accidents, untoward incidents or unusual occurrences to the Head of Nursing and ensure that, where possible, remedial action is taken to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of such incidents, to complete and incident form where appropriate.
• Participate with the shared responsibility to achieve financial savings by continually examining department procedures and products used.
• Report staff sickness/absence to the Unit Sister, and prompt action to cover shortfalls if necessary.
• To assist with the responsibility of providing cover for the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse during periods of absence.
• Attend and participate in unit meetings regularly.

Clinical Governance

• Assist the Manager and Senior Practitioners in the planning and implementation of quality and risk management initiatives and targets, including CNST, CHI and Controls
• Assurance, COSHH and BSG Guidelines.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of evidence- based quality standards/policies and procedures which are regularly audited.
• Act in accordance with Department and Trust wide policies at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN registered with the NMC
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Courses / competencies relevant to area(s) of practice in line with maintaining competence for the role with the Knowledge and Skills framework

Experience

Essential

• A good understanding of patient care issues in the Endoscopy Unit relating to the planning, assessment and evaluation of care
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and patient care needs

Desirable

• Endoscopy experience

Knowledge

Essential

• A good all round knowledge of the care of patients admitted to the Endoscopy Unit
• Knowledge of GI and respiratory diseases, diagnosis, treatment and health education

Desirable

• To be prepared to undertake educational, professional and practical updates relevant to clinical practice.

Skills

Essential

• You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights
• You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.

Desirable

• Mentoring/ preceptor skills

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).