Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Job Summary

Band 5 Endoscopy Registered Staff Nurse

Endoscopy is a rapidly developing service with advances in diagnostic and therapeutic therapies constantly evolving. The service offers a broad range of therapies for patients diagnosed with Gastroenterological disorders and operates a 24 hour on call service for patients with GI bleeds. It is a fast-paced environment with opportunities to develop specialist skills, Heartlands Endoscopy team are friendly, supportive, and welcoming.

• Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register Adult.
• Endoscopy experience within the discipline.
• Knowledge of specialised Endoscopy Procedures.
• Knowledge of Gastroenterology conditions and their effects.
• Being an accountable professional.
• Working in teams
• Improving safety and quality of care
• Full driving licence
• Excellent written, Verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills ability to record information electronically

We require enthusiastic, motivated nurses who can work as team. Following training you would be expected to participate in the 'on call' GI bleed service which is operational during out of hours. The current Endoscopy service is five days a week, with plans to expand to a 7-day service once staffing levels are established. We currently have vacancies at Heartlands Hospital.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

• To be fully aware of local policies and procedures and those for the Trust.
• To be aware of own training needs and developmental needs within the clinical environment.
• To deliver patient care using the philosophy of individualised patient care.
• To participate in health education.
• To report on care given, to other members of staff, communicating changes as they occur.
• To liaise with other health care professionals.
• To be aware of and respect the patient's rights for confidentiality.
• To be conversant with the 'Code of Professional Conduct' in duties.
• To be professionally accountable for all actions during working shift.
• To supervise student/learner nurses and unqualified nurses in the giving of patient care.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register i.e. ( Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health)
• Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months)
• Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses can apply this to undergraduate training or post graduate practice
• Being an accountable professional
• Promoting health and preventing ill health
• Assessing needs and planning care
• Providing and evaluating care
• Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams -- including prioritisation and delegation skills
• Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health
• Improving safety and quality of care
• Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy
• Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.

Desirable

• Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post graduate registered nurse.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Demonstrable communication and relationship management skills which include
• Listening -- writing -- reading -- speaking in English with understanding of contemporaneous record keeping
• Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
• Competent in a range of clinical skills/ nursing procedures willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice require
• Competent in managing the care of a group of patients / shift management (take charge of the practice setting in the absence of more senior staff) relevant to the practise setting.
• Professional appearance
• Displays genuine interest in the post applied for
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Caring and approachable
• Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
• The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Zanam Ali

***email_hidden***

01214253902

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-9016970

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Attachments

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