About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to share the opportunity of a full-time vacancy for a band 5 staff nurse to join the endoscopy team at Darlington Memorial Hospital. We welcome both experienced and newly qualified staff nurses.
Within endoscopy no two days are the same, we are looking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic forward thinking nurses who will help provide a safe high quality service to patients trust wide The endoscopy service provides a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for both in patients and out patients carried out within our two procedure rooms.
Main duties of the job
Our nurses ensure the safe admission, recovery and discharge of patients. They support the patient in the procedure room assisting our consultants and nurse endoscopists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Patients attend the endoscopy department for various different tests including colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, EUS and ERCP. At Darlington we specialize in therapeutic procedures including Radiofrequency ablation, Alpha PH capsule monitoring and we also run a nurse led cytosponge service.
Patients are referred into the endoscopy service via different routes; GP referrals, surveillance programmes, Bowel Cancer Screening programme or they are referred via the multi-disciplinary team.
We also support ward patients providing an emergency/in patient service.
We are proud to provide a comprehensive in house training programme which is led by our practice educator ensuring all staff feel supported and competent in their abilities. All trained members of staff participate in an out of hours on call rota for upper GI bleeds.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
We provide a detailed and supported training programme to ensure all competencies are achieved and assessed via knowledge and practice. When you join the endoscopy team we would ensure a mentor is allocated who would hold regular meetings with their trainee to guarantee a friendly and supported working environment. Your mentor would support you through all areas of the endoscopy training programme. These responsibilities include admitting patients onto our unit and consenting them for non-therapeutic procedures. Supporting sedated and unsedated patients through the recovery process and discharging them giving them detailed information about their test and their diagnosis. The endoscopy nurse will also learn how to support the patient in the procedure room, monitoring their condition, drawing up and administrating medication. They will also be responsible for supporting the endoscopist who is performing the procedure. This includes taking biopsies, assisting with polyp removal and supporting various therapeutic procedures in the later stages of their training. There are numerous career progression avenues within the service including becoming a nurse endoscopist, senior nurse or nurse specialist within one of the multidisciplinary teams. If you want to work within a friendly, supportive environment, are willing to learn and are a good team player feel free to contact us for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to NMC registration to part 1 of the NMC register. Valid NMC PIN or waiting PIN evidence of continual professional development, (desirable)
Desirable
Endoscopy related Qualification
Statutory Registration Essential
Registered Nurse (adult) on part 1 of the NMC register Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Requirements Essential
Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Experience Essential
We welcome both experienced and newly qualified nurses. Able to communicate effectively(written verbal and nonverbal) with patients carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Will support supervise and assess students in the delivery of nursing care, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback, evaluating and documenting their performance within the clinical setting. Will promote health and healthy lifestyle choices and provide information in accessible ways to help people understand and make decisions about their health, life choices, illness and care
Desirable
Endoscopy experience
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. Understands requirements for NMC professional revalidation Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the nurses in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organization, and how the role may contribute to service development. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for help and advice. Will provide leadership in the delivery of care for people and act in the best interest of people, putting them first and providing care that is person centred safe and compassionate. Safely lead and manage the nursing care of a group of people, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patient care.
Desirable
Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when appropriate Prepared to take part in reflective practice and supervision IV Cannulation Venepuncture
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)