Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Job overview

Exciting opportunities are available to join the Endoscopy team at Torbay Hospital.

The department has recently opened it's new £5m Endoscopy Suite and dedicated training facility.

Educational courses are delivered by our onsite training team and include GI courses in partnership with the University of Plymouth. Newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply.

The departments boasts the opportunity to work in different areas of the service, allowing you to gain experience and knowledge within inpatient and outpatient environments. The Endoscopy unit at Torbay Hospital has been recognised nationally for its high standards of patient care, recognised as an exemplar site for Endoscopy care, training and Bowel Cancer Screening.

You will need a mix of skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships and effective time management. In return for your skills and commitment we offer a friendly working environment, role development and personal development plans supported by training opportunities.

The Endoscopy Unit delivers an extended service to include evenings and weekends.

Please contact Louise Grant or Kirsty Pike 01803 656069 / 01803 654863 for more information, or to visit the Endoscopy Unit.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible and accountable for the nursing care of designated named patients from admission to discharge.
• To participate in the care, maintenance and use of endoscopes used in endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures, providing technical assistance during procedures.
• To ensure provision of a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Endoscopy Unit, working within agreed policies and procedures.
• To ensure individual assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer, producing documented evidence of this in agreed format.
• Correct documentation of patient care using the endoscopy unit care pathway including written discharge and aftercare information for patients.
• To liaise and communicate effectively with relatives, carers and visitors.
• To liaise and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments and outside agencies (e.g. ambulance service, social services, transport etc.) providing patient centred care.
• Engage with student nurses and observers giving encouragement, support and guidance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

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