About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team. The role will consist of supporting the clinical team in delivering outstanding patient care in the Endoscopy and Outpatients department.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be to support registered staff in the implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received per local and national policies and guidelines including JAG.
About us
LivingCare Group operates across various health services and portfolios. We have extensive experience of developing and delivering NHS care, and have a growing portfolio of private provision. We work across GP practices and within our own centres in Yorkshire.
Our services are developed in response to local demands across the health economy and in line with the NHS governance and contractual requirements.
Our continuing success as a business is down to the talent, hard work and dedication of our staff. Along with great job satisfaction, you can look forward to a competitive salary, opportunities to grow, a pension scheme and great employee benefits.
We fully believe in investing in our staff to help them reach their career goals and full potential. We offer all staff the chance to further their education with free training courses in any field that will both benefit themselves and the company.
Here at LivingCare we are an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities
Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient/relatives and carers. Support the endoscopy team with decontamination of scopes Support with auditing and stock checks and management as required. Set up of the room and preparation of all clinical areas in line with service requirements. Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the team. Contribute to the legality and accuracy of the patients care plan/ and or other reports and the effectiveness of the established communication /reporting system. Participate in regular meetings and attend other meetings as requested. Undertake tasks and procedures, in which competency has been assessed and recorded specific to the care environment. To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, To assist in the maintenance of the clinic cleanliness and tidiness and always adhere to infection control policy and procedures. To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the clinic are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner. To assist and support registered nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties as required.
Support each unit by cross site working where there is a service requirement.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered ODP Excellent communication and influencing skills Knowledge of working within endoscopy unit
Desirable
Basic IT skills and ability to work with online programmes such as SystmOne Good time/resource management skills Evidence of Continued Professional Development Access to own transportation to support cross site working
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.
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 LivingCare Group (Fountain Diagnostic)
Address 4600 Park Approach
Thorpe Park
Leeds
West Yorks
LS15 8GB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.livingcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)