Junior Sister

4 weeks ago

Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanentposition for Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to work in our Endoscopy Unit atThe Great Western Hospital NHS Trust.

We are looking for an individual who is forward thinking, well organised and with a positive attitude towards flexibilityand would welcome previous experience in Endoscopy to apply for this post, you will have a passion and willingness to learn new skills to specialise in this field.

You will be supported by the experienced Endoscopy team to develop clinical skills with a full training package. With the new CDC Endoscopy Site opening in West Swindon you will be expected to rotate between the sites.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

To sustain a high-quality service within the Endoscopy multi-disciplinary team. To be knowledgeable about all Endoscopy procedures and be fully aware of medical treatments relevant to work area. To provide information, education, and psychological support to patients with benign and malignant disease. To run a procedure room and assist Endoscopists with procedures. Provide patient information on Endoscopy procedures enabling them to make informed consent. Understand JAG Accreditation, and work within its framework. Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals. To provide telephone assessments for patients prior to procedures. To assist with OGD, Colonoscopy and Flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures, including more complex procedures such as ERCP, Bronchoscopy and EBUS. To co-ordinate a busy Endoscopy unit and delegate tasks to staff accordingly. Manage staff, including appraisal, sickness management and incident reporting. Understand Roster system and staff allocation- maintain safe staffing levels. Maintaining accurate records and contributing to audits. Preparing equipment used during Endoscopy procedures. Preparing and administering intravenous medications. Ensuring compliance of medicine management trust policy. To complete documentation relevant to Endoscopy procedures. To participate in compiling audits for JAG.

About us

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Act as a clinical expert in their area of Take charge in absence of Senior Sister/Charge Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are Promote the development, implementation and review of standards policies, procedures and clinical Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service Promote evidence based clinical practice and assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in performance improvement within the Act as a Link Nurse resource for a specified clinical area and disseminate information to the rest of the team8. Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC 1st Level registration qualification A teaching qualification Evidence of post registration development Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Diploma/Degree qualification Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrates sound understanding of personal accountability Time management and prioritisation skills

Desirable

To have an awareness of up to date trust projects and issues

Knowledge

Essential

Significant post registration experience Recent acute medical or surgical experience Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team

Desirable

An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.

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