An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the John Radcliffe Endoscopy and become part of an evolving and innovative team.
Whether you are an existing Band 5 who wishes to have a career change and want to work in a more specialist area of nursing and have further career development, or if you are a Student Nurse who is due to qualify in the next couple of months.
We can offer you a training program where you will be fully supported by our Clinical Education Team and other senior staff during a 2-month supernumerary period, so you can reach your level of competence to work independently as an Endoscopy Nurse in diagnostics. There are also opportunities for development in therapeutic procedures.
The JR Endoscopy unit has 6 procedure rooms and prides itself on pioneering new ideas being a Centre for Excellence in diagnostic and cutting-edge therapeutic endoscopy, with ongoing research, development, and Education.
You will be part of a team who are friendly, enthusiastic, and encouraging in a happy working environment.
We actively encourage informal visits, so please feel free to call Alison Green, Endoscopy Sister on 01865 226802 or Michelle Spillane, Endoscopy Lead Nurse on 01865223788 to arrange an informal visit or to ask any questions.
Main duties of the job Registered Nurse (part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice). Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care. Educated to diploma/degree level. Specialist experience, knowledge, and skills required for particular specialty. Registration documents. Leadership and Management. Good communication skills. Able to work in a team. Self-awareness. Awareness of escalation process in incident reporting. Involvement in change management. Awareness of broader issues related to healthcare. Able to act as a resource to junior staff. Ability to delegate and prioritize education and Training. Registered Nurse (part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice). Evidence of ongoing professional development. Mentorship qualification. Registration documents. Application form. Improving Quality and Developing Practice. Evidence of practical experience within a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of changing policies and agendas within the NHS and relevant area of practice and the ability to facilitate and participate in research/benchmark and audit.
Job responsibilities To provide and maintain the highest possible standards of nursing care within the Endoscopy Department. Assess, monitor and support patients undergoing endoscopy. Assist the Endoscopist to undertake diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Communicate effectively with patients to prepare them for procedures and provide accurate information regarding diagnosis and aftercare. Give and receive patient-centred hand-overs, ensuring that accurate information regarding the procedure is given to patients both verbally and in writing. Assess, develop and implement patient care plans and evaluate the care given, ensuring legibility and accuracy of nursing records and be aware of legal implications of these documents. Assist and supervise other members of the nursing team as appropriate. As personal competencies are achieved, assist in the monitoring of all junior staff, promote safe and high-quality standards of care. Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times. Ensure good communication exists between all health care professionals to promote harmonious working relationships and safe working practices. Ensure good communication with patients and their relatives within the unit and over the telephone, demonstrating awareness of barriers to communication and understanding, i.e., deafness and different languages. Undertake pre, peri, and post endoscopy care for patients, including those who have sedation. Ensure safe recovery post-procedure, monitor the patient to ensure early identification of post endoscopic complications. Respond calmly to emergency situations, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family, and other staff as required. Administer drugs in accordance with trust policy and ensure the safe custody and storage of all drugs used within the endoscopy unit. Demonstrate technical competence and clinical effectiveness in assisting with endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment is available and working correctly. Take biopsies and correctly label and dispatch the specimens. Demonstrate competence in the decontamination, disinfection, and management of endoscopes and accessories, including the safe handling and storage of equipment. Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct at all times and practice within the NMC Scope of Professional practice, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. Adhere to the data protection act.
Person Specification Clinical Practice Essential
Registered Nurse (part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice) Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care
Desirable
Educated to diploma/degree level. Specialist, experience, knowledge, and skills required for particular speciality.
Leadership and Management Essential
Good communication skills Able to work in a team Self-awareness Awareness of escalation process in incident reporting
Desirable
Involvement in change management Awareness of broader issues related to healthcare Able to act as a resource to junior staff Ability to delegate and prioritise
Education and Training Essential
Registered Nurse (part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice)
Desirable
Evidence of ongoing professional development Mentorship qualification
Improving Quality and Developing Practice Essential
Evidence of practical experience within a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of changing policies and agendas within the NHS and relevant area of practice and the ability to build and expand on current clinical skills. Knowledge of NMC guidelines relating to professional practice and accountability
Desirable
Potential to facilitate and participate in research/benchmark and audit programmes.
Personal qualities Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Being self-aware and able to accept constructive criticism Developing organisational skills Able to work as part of a team Belief in patient-centred philosophy Ability to cope under pressure
Desirable
Ability to prioritise own workload, instruct and direct junior staff. Developing leadership skills
Other Essential
Committed to delivering Compassionate Excellence Knowledge and commitment to the OUH values
Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address JR, Endoscopy Department Headley Way, Oxford OX39 4DU Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 321-SWO-6817469-B5 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Whether you are an existing Band 5 who wishes to have a career change and want to work in a more specialist area of nursing and have further career development, or if you are a Student Nurse who is due to qualify in the next couple of months.
We can offer you a training program where you will be fully supported by our Clinical Education Team and other senior staff during a 2-month supernumerary period, so you can reach your level of competence to work independently as an Endoscopy Nurse in diagnostics. There are also opportunities for development in therapeutic procedures.
The JR Endoscopy unit has 6 procedure rooms and prides itself on pioneering new ideas being a Centre for Excellence in diagnostic and cutting-edge therapeutic endoscopy, with ongoing research, development, and Education.
You will be part of a team who are friendly, enthusiastic, and encouraging in a happy working environment.
We actively encourage informal visits, so please feel free to call Alison Green, Endoscopy Sister on 01865 226802 or Michelle Spillane, Endoscopy Lead Nurse on 01865223788 to arrange an informal visit or to ask any questions.
Main duties of the job Registered Nurse (part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice). Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care. Educated to diploma/degree level. Specialist experience, knowledge, and skills required for particular specialty. Registration documents. Leadership and Management. Good communication skills. Able to work in a team. Self-awareness. Awareness of escalation process in incident reporting. Involvement in change management. Awareness of broader issues related to healthcare. Able to act as a resource to junior staff. Ability to delegate and prioritize education and Training. Registered Nurse (part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice). Evidence of ongoing professional development. Mentorship qualification. Registration documents. Application form. Improving Quality and Developing Practice. Evidence of practical experience within a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of changing policies and agendas within the NHS and relevant area of practice and the ability to facilitate and participate in research/benchmark and audit.
Job responsibilities To provide and maintain the highest possible standards of nursing care within the Endoscopy Department. Assess, monitor and support patients undergoing endoscopy. Assist the Endoscopist to undertake diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Communicate effectively with patients to prepare them for procedures and provide accurate information regarding diagnosis and aftercare. Give and receive patient-centred hand-overs, ensuring that accurate information regarding the procedure is given to patients both verbally and in writing. Assess, develop and implement patient care plans and evaluate the care given, ensuring legibility and accuracy of nursing records and be aware of legal implications of these documents. Assist and supervise other members of the nursing team as appropriate. As personal competencies are achieved, assist in the monitoring of all junior staff, promote safe and high-quality standards of care. Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times. Ensure good communication exists between all health care professionals to promote harmonious working relationships and safe working practices. Ensure good communication with patients and their relatives within the unit and over the telephone, demonstrating awareness of barriers to communication and understanding, i.e., deafness and different languages. Undertake pre, peri, and post endoscopy care for patients, including those who have sedation. Ensure safe recovery post-procedure, monitor the patient to ensure early identification of post endoscopic complications. Respond calmly to emergency situations, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family, and other staff as required. Administer drugs in accordance with trust policy and ensure the safe custody and storage of all drugs used within the endoscopy unit. Demonstrate technical competence and clinical effectiveness in assisting with endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment is available and working correctly. Take biopsies and correctly label and dispatch the specimens. Demonstrate competence in the decontamination, disinfection, and management of endoscopes and accessories, including the safe handling and storage of equipment. Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct at all times and practice within the NMC Scope of Professional practice, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. Adhere to the data protection act.
Person Specification Clinical Practice Essential
Registered Nurse (part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice) Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care
Desirable
Educated to diploma/degree level. Specialist, experience, knowledge, and skills required for particular speciality.
Leadership and Management Essential
Good communication skills Able to work in a team Self-awareness Awareness of escalation process in incident reporting
Desirable
Involvement in change management Awareness of broader issues related to healthcare Able to act as a resource to junior staff Ability to delegate and prioritise
Education and Training Essential
Registered Nurse (part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice)
Desirable
Evidence of ongoing professional development Mentorship qualification
Improving Quality and Developing Practice Essential
Evidence of practical experience within a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of changing policies and agendas within the NHS and relevant area of practice and the ability to build and expand on current clinical skills. Knowledge of NMC guidelines relating to professional practice and accountability
Desirable
Potential to facilitate and participate in research/benchmark and audit programmes.
Personal qualities Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Being self-aware and able to accept constructive criticism Developing organisational skills Able to work as part of a team Belief in patient-centred philosophy Ability to cope under pressure
Desirable
Ability to prioritise own workload, instruct and direct junior staff. Developing leadership skills
Other Essential
Committed to delivering Compassionate Excellence Knowledge and commitment to the OUH values
Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address JR, Endoscopy Department Headley Way, Oxford OX39 4DU Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 321-SWO-6817469-B5 #J-18808-Ljbffr
