Endoscopy Nurse

Practice Plus Group; Bristol, West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Emersons Green, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
BS16

About The Role
If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to people's lives on a daily basis, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced Endoscopy Nurse to join our team. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team, you will do everything you can to ensure the patient's treatment is of the highest standard.

Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. Our wards boast great nurse to patient ratios and the Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons has been rated "Good" by the CQC, putting it at the very top of the regulator's quality ratings.

We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance - so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.

If you are a practitioner outside of the local area, we would welcome your application and there is a very generous relocation package available to support you.

You will be working as part of a friendly, welcoming and expert multidisciplinary Endoscopy Team supported by our experienced Endoscopy Manager.

What you'll be doing
The role has Clinical/Professional, Education/Professional responsibilities:

• Provides skilled and considerate nursing care to patients in the Endoscopy Department taking into account their specific needs during procedures utilising the appropriate Practice Plus Group Integrated Care Pathway (ICP).
• Prepares the endoscopy room and equipment and provides specialist assistance to the endoscopist throughout the procedure as required.
• Day to day maintenance and cleaning of specialist equipment in line with national decontamination standards and maintain associated records.
• Ensures that equipment is handled correctly and maintained in a safe working order, and reports any defects promptly to the department manager.
• To act as advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet National Minimum Standards and other guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate, timely and complete records.
• To promote the incorporation of discharge planning and health education into patient care, ensuring safe discharge of Endoscopy patients.
• Provide appropriate information to patients and their relatives concerning the patient's condition.
• Appropriately reports any variance from the ICP which affects patient care and/or length of stay.
• Nursing care that is based on sound and current research.

What we'll look for in you:

• You will be a part 1 registered NMC Nurse with specialist endoscopy training and experience of working in endoscopy.
• You will have sound clinical and infection control knowledge combined with your ability to solve problems and think both literally and laterally will enable you to coach and support others in your team.
• Evidence of continual professional development to meet NMC requirements.
• To be registered with the appropriate professional body.

In Return, we can offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Private pension with company contributions
• Access to Reward and Gateway scheme
• Continuous Training and Development

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact our friendly resourcing team.