Endoscopy staff nurse

2 months ago

Burnley, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

To provide and promote the highest possible standard of care based on professionally determined standards and accept accountability for the patient as an individual, providing autonomy.

Participate as an effective practitioner within a multi-disciplinary unit, demonstrating effective team work and providing good morale within the department.

To rotate through all clinical areas to meet service need and professional development.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL

1. Provide care in the clinical area as an effective member of the clinical team.

2. Establish a safe working environment for patient and staff and ensure that patient contact and dignity are compromised as little as possible.

3. Arrange the reception, admission, transfer and nurse led discharge of patients, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within speciality.

4. Take responsibility for a group of patients and act as team leader where appropriate, co-ordinating the utilisation of staff/ Endoscopy lists.

5. Act as named nurse and room nurse in the Endoscopy unit, providing competent assistance during a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including complex procedures.

6. Carry out the decontamination process of endoscopes and have an awareness of general and specific infection control measures and related issues.

7. Demonstrate knowledge of Endoscopy equipment, the function and application of all endoscopes and systems, potential malfunctions and hazards of endoscopic equipment / substances and corrective action.

8. Maintain appropriate department documentation - profiles, care plans and electronic record.

9. Co-ordinate safe transfer and positioning of patients

10. Assist in the cleaning of clinical areas and equipment, ensuring that the area is clear of potential hazards

About us

1. Develop professionally through self development - extending own knowledge through the 's codes of professional conduct and participate in research and learning projects ongoing in the department.

2. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance to Trust and Departmental policies / procedures / standards / guidelines and protocols.

3. Offer professional co-operation to medical / support staff in solving care related problems and carry out treatment as instructed to deliver quality care.

4. Participate in the change process to meet future needs of the service.

5. Assist in maintenance of stock levels of all clinical equipment and supplies and order as necessary.

6. Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation within the Trust essence of care programme.

7. Be aware of procedure for complaints from relatives, patients and staff and inform the line manager of any untoward incidents and participate in the clinical incident reporting process.

8. Co-ordinate the arrival and departure of patients in accordance with local policy, incorporating escort of patients, where applicable.

9. Actively seek to utilise all resources effectively by contributing to the department's budget

10. Be responsible for the delegation to junior members of staff in accordance with the individual's knowledge and experience and support new starters to the department.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Ensure the safe removal of clinical waste and contaminated items including blood products.

2. Send equipment for repair with appropriate documentation

3. Undertake daily checks of Endoscopy equipment and report any faults to relevant dept or person

4. Taking charge in absence of more senior staff

5. Prepare and arrange transportation of equipment to other hospitals

6. Organise loan equipment

7. Ensure equipment is available prior to start of list

8. Check equipment into dept from external companies/hospitals

9. Perform Intra Venous cannulation and venepuncture

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

nmc registration

Desirable

Post registration endoscopy related qualification

Experience

Essential

Recent acute hospital nursing experience / student training

Desirable

Endoscopy Experience Gastroenterology Experience

work skills

Essential

Able to prioritise and plan workload Proven ability to plan and comply with detailed procedures Clear and accurate record keeping Good IT skills/Competent at Microsoft Office Programmes

communication

Essential

Clear and accurate written/verbal communication

flexibility

Essential

Able to work the hours required by the need of the service. Able to work across ELHT sites when required Able to adapt to the changing needs of the service

people skills

Essential

Proven ability to work within a team Demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach and to be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients Ability to support the team to achieve 100% core mandatory training compliance for the team

Desirable

Audit skills Leadership Experience skills

Learning Ability

Essential

Actively seeks to develop own skills and clinical knowledge

Desirable

Willingness to undertake future study for own professional development and service needs

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