Job summary
The post-holder is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality Endoscopy care and, as appropriate, leading the team. Care is provided according to the individual needs of the patient and Consultant.
Main duties of the job
To provide care of patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures and to provide Endoscopy services to Consultants.
About us
Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of Endoscopy patient care
- Leading the team in the role of team lead to ensure adherence to the 5 steps to safe interventional procedures and the safe and efficient running of the list.
- Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the wider hospital environment.
- Participate fully as a team member, including working in areas such as stage 1 & 2 recovery to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
- Effective management of resources within the department
- Participate in education, training and development of other staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Minimum 3 years experience within the role of Endoscopy Nurse
- Endoscopy competence within a range of procedures
- Competence in delivering a high level of Endoscopy care
Desirable
- Good computer and numeracy skills
- Flexibility in response to needs of the department
- Ability to deliver a high level of customer service to patients and Consultants
- Good Team working skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Address
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH