The Endoscopy Units' within the Trust perform a variety of standard and advanced Endoscopic procedures for both out-patients and in-patients including gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, oesophageal stenting and other specialist work is also undertaken by our individual consultants.
The Endoscopy Unit is presently open between 08:00 and 19:00, 7 days a week, with an On Call Nurse Bleed Rota overnight and at weekends. We operate services across 4 sites, and there may be occasional need to travel between sites. Our aim is to provide the very highest standards of care to patients and relatives alike, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Endoscopy Sister, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting endoscopists in the procedure room, acting as the patients' advocate, ensuring privacy and dignity throughout the endoscopy journey. They should be able to demonstrate good leadership skills, be adaptable to a changing environment and possess good written and verbal communication skills. There will be a need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the trustwide Endoscopy service, a commitment to personal / professional development is required and a teaching / mentorship certificate would be desirable.
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Current first or second level registered nurse with NMC or Registered ODP with The Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
Flips, teaching and assessing
Previous Experience
Essential
Committed to ongoing personal development Knowledge of responsibilities regarding Health & Safety
Desirable
Endoscopy experience
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
Excellent written and oral communication skills IT skills Able to demonstrate good leadership skills. Evidence of continued professional development.
Specific Requirements
Essential
Flexible in approach to work Able to demonstrate evidence of commitment to own professional development
Desirable
Demonstrate initiative to develop changes in line with the needs of the Endoscopy unit
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
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