Endoscopy Staff Nurse - Part Time inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED 22 MAY 2024
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As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- To participate as a member of the endoscopy nursing team within the endoscopy unit on IPU.
- To assist the endoscopist to undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures, maintaining the highest standards of care within the endoscopy service.
- To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
- To support the Unit in maintaining Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy (JAG) accreditation.
- To participate as a member of the IPU core nursing team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
- To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence-based practice.
- To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
- Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
- Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary IPU team.
- The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
- Take responsibility for your own professional development.
- To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.
- Demonstrate professional accountability.
- Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
- Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
- Offer help and advice to the patient's relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.
- Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.
- Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives.
- Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team.
- To participate as a member of the IPU team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
- To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
- Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN Level 1 or 2
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies.
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate certificate in cancer care / oncology or acute care.
- Post graduate certificate in teaching and assessing.Post
Experience
Essential criteria
- experience as an endoscopy trained nurse
Desirable criteria
- JETS Level 1 training.
- acute care/oncology experience.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to deliver a high standard of nursing care.
- Computer literacy
- Understanding need for evidence-based practice.
Desirable criteria
- Cannulation/venepuncture skills
- ECGs
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Participate in personal development
Values
Essential criteria
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient/customer care.
- Empathetic and caring
- Professional outlook and positive attitude
- Honest and trustworthy
- Available to work unsociable hours.
- Flexible at short notice
- Can demonstrates an agreed set of values and be accountable for own attitude and behaviour
Other
Essential criteria
- Willingness to be involved with ward/unit/Trust initiatives.
- Team Player
Desirable criteria
- Understanding/experience of current national initiatives
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 328.4KB)
- The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
- Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
- Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB)
- Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Skills
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Values
Essential criteria
Other
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- To participate as a member of the endoscopy nursing team within the endoscopy unit on IPU.
- To assist the endoscopist to undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures, maintaining the highest standards of care within the endoscopy service.
- To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
- To support the Unit in maintaining Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy (JAG) accreditation.
- To participate as a member of the IPU core nursing team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
- To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence-based practice.
- To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
- Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
- Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary IPU team.
- The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
- Take responsibility for your own professional development.
- To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.
- Demonstrate professional accountability.
- Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
- Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
- Offer help and advice to the patient's relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.
- Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.
- Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives.
- Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team.
- To participate as a member of the IPU team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
- To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
- Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN Level 1 or 2
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies.
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate certificate in cancer care / oncology or acute care.
- Post graduate certificate in teaching and assessing.Post
Experience
Essential criteria
- experience as an endoscopy trained nurse
Desirable criteria
- JETS Level 1 training.
- acute care/oncology experience.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to deliver a high standard of nursing care.
- Computer literacy
- Understanding need for evidence-based practice.
Desirable criteria
- Cannulation/venepuncture skills
- ECGs
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Participate in personal development
Values
Essential criteria
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient/customer care.
- Empathetic and caring
- Professional outlook and positive attitude
- Honest and trustworthy
- Available to work unsociable hours.
- Flexible at short notice
- Can demonstrates an agreed set of values and be accountable for own attitude and behaviour
Other
Essential criteria
- Willingness to be involved with ward/unit/Trust initiatives.
- Team Player
Desirable criteria
- Understanding/experience of current national initiatives
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 328.4KB)
- The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
- Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
- Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB)
- Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)
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