Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Endoscopy Unit

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), part of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse within the Endoscopy Unit .

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Endoscopy Junior Senior/ Nurse to help and support the staff and the unit.

The PRUH has an established endoscopy unit with two procedure rooms and a 3rd within Radiology for all Endoscopy procedures under Fluoroscopy. We perform all Endoscopic procedures including Enteroscopy, Video capsule Endoscopy, Endoscopy Ultrasound service (EUS), Trans Nasal Endoscopy (TNE) and Bronchoscopy and Endo Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) and Pre assessment.

The current unit is extremely efficient with an excellent productivity record. In order to facilitate the further development of the service, a business case has been approved to expand the endoscopy facilities at the PRUH to a six roomed standalone elective unit whilst retaining the main hospital rooms for inpatient and therapeutic procedures. This incredibly exciting project is set to be completed this year.

We are looking for someone who has the motivation, drive and commitment to help deliver an outstanding endoscopy service. You will work as a professional role model, demonstrating flexibility, excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of team.

Main duties of the job

• Exhibit specific skills in the management of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. This will include undertaking assessment, education and counselling wherever appropriate.
• Assist with the development of the pre-assessment service.
• Actively contribute to the pre-assessment service; this includes the Non- GA service.
• Work closely with the Senior Sister’s, Band 5 Nurses, Health Care Assistants, wider endoscopy team, colorectal team, pathology, radiology and cancer services in the trust and have a strong clinical commitment to the Endoscopy service.
• Be responsible for providing the nursing contribution within the Endoscopy Service in accordance with local and national specifications. This includes cross site responsibility.
• Collaborative working with a large multi-disciplinary team to ensure delivery of the Endoscopy service. It will also extend to ensure full service provision which includes rotation to the on call emergency GI Bleed Nursing rota.
• The post holder will be supported by the senior Sisters, Clinical Manager, service manager and clinical lead

The Band 6 Sister is expected to be an experienced nurse showing professional & personal development. It is essential that the post holder can work within a diverse team, provide autonomous decision making and be aware of their limitations in accordance with NMC. The role involves the ability to integrate, communicate, support and be a role model to a wide multi-disciplinary group in a centre of excellence

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients’ condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
• To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and the treatment delivered.
• To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand.
• To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff.
• To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
• To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.
• To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
• To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.

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.