[ref. y5959204] Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Job overview
We are looking for dynamic, forward thinking individuals, to join our endoscopy team at the state of the art Endoscopy Unit in the East Midlands at Leicester General Hospital. This is a purpose built endoscopy unit, with 6 procedure rooms, 20 individual pods for patients and training facilities.
This is your chance to help shape the future of endoscopy within UHL. Look at new innovated ways of working, evolve a centre of excellence for both endoscopy and training, achieve JAG accreditation, network through East Midlands Endoscopy Group and take part in research and development.
As well as patients, Staff wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do and you will be supported by the senior management team and the endoscopy clinical educators in your role.
We offer plenty of opportunities for progression to senior roles, specialist nurse roles and nurse endoscopists. We can also offer rotational posts between Endoscopy at East Midlands and our acute endoscopy department at Leicester Royal Infirmary with opportunities to spend time at the community endoscopy units and the gastro wards if you so desire.
This is a 7 day service covering the hours of 7.30am until 6.30pm with a rota for staff to stay late if needed and an on call night service covering all 3 UHL units.
If you feel this job is right for you, do not hesitate to apply or contact Abigail Setterfield 07950841133 or Lesley Newton 07950853381 for more info
Main duties of the job- Support the Endoscopy Ward Leader and matron to ensure the ward/department environment is safe, clean, comfortable and well maintained in line with patient and public expectations.
- Ensure that the delivery of care to all patients meet the standards determined by the trust and Jag accreditation. Monitor and act on feedback from patients and service users.
- Contribute to setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care to the optimum level, through benchmarking, audit and research and monitor against BSG and JAG standards.
- Ensure that self and team members act at all times to provide a personalised service to patients and abide by trust values and standards at all times to promote quality, diversity and rights.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- To help and ensure full utilisation of lists and timely management of in patients
- To help with audits and action plans to continually improve the endoscopy service
- To continually review all areas of endoscopy to ensure it is meeting trust and JAG standards
- Act on patient feedback, complaints, datix’s and incidents to improve the service
- To help support students and new starters
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria- NMC registration
- Evidence of recent training and development
- Degree in nursing
Communication
Essential criteria- Good standard of written English
- Good communication skills
Experience
Essential criteria- 1 year nursing experience
- Experience of mentoring and supervising
- Endoscopy experience
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.