Staff Nurse

Job overview

The successful candidate will assess, plan, implement and review individualised care for all patients attending for emergency/elective endoscopic procedures.

To assist with all endoscopic procedures undertaken within the Endoscopy department and to participate in a multi-professional approach to care.

Main duties of the job

1. To be responsible for the assessment of individualised care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients attending for endoscopic and other related procedures. 2. Assisting with endoscopic procedures. 3.  Help retain high standards of care. 4. To be an active member of the multi disciplinary working team. 5. Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the department are maintained. 6. Ensure that all Trust and DOH, Health and safety and COSHH policies are adhered to. 7. Preceptorship and support of new staff within the Department. 8. Mentorship of nursing students.  9. Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs. 10. Participate in the multi- professional endoscopy user group meetings when required. 11. To ensure that quality standards are met at all times. 12. To undertake specific projects requested by the Department Manager. 13. Assisting in the effective use of all departmental resources. 14. To be flexible with working hours to meet the needs of the service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.