Job summary
As a registered Nurse you will be responsible for providing the highest standard of individualised holistic patient care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
You will be responsible for supporting your Manager in ensuring that our Endoscopy service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.
Endoscopy has three units, one at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, one at Bassetlaw Hospital and one at Montagu Hospital. The service provides 7 day working and staff rotate to all sites.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the MDT, Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised plans of patient care.
Effectively communicate with patients, relatives and other members of the endoscopy Team.
Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures and assisting endoscopist with therapeutic procedures.
Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.
Ensure all areas within the endoscopy unit are prepared safely and according to procedure.
Ensure all technical equipment is checked prior to procedures and is in good working order.
Keep up to date with COSHH regulations.
Be aware of own individual responsibilities and training needs and keep up to date with mandatory training.
Maintain a clean and safe environment and report any untoward incident.
Respect patient's confidentiality.
Keep accurate nursing records.
Facilitate effective discharge planning alongside other members of the MDT.
Cannulation and venepuncture are an essential skill.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months or working in hospital environment
- Knowledge of Endoscopy as a whole and the procedures
- RN Level 1 or 2
Desirable
- Endoscopy experience
- 7 day working including on call working
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NMC Current Registration
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
- Venepuncture / Cannulation packages
- Endoscopy course
- Mentorship
- CCAST
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary team/ clients/ relatives
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition. Be interested and committed to caring for people from any culture and environmental background or illness
Desirable
- Evidence of working effectively within the multidisciplinary team
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Knowledge of trust policies and procedures
- Resourceful and able to work on own initiatives
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.
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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT