Staff Nurse - Endoscopy (Band 5)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse on the unit at Airedale. This is a JAG accredited unit with four functioning rooms. The unit provides a five day and out hours service which includes a nurse on call rota. The function of the endoscopy unit is to provide a safe environment where patients receive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using a flexible endoscope. These include OGD, colonoscopies, flexi-sigmoidoscopies, ERCP, Cystoscopies, Respiratory service including EBUS and Bronchoscopy which are performed on the unit supporting national programmes for urology and respiratory disease.

The unit is part of the National Bowel Cancer screening programmes working in collaboration with Bradford Teaching HospitalPrevious applicants need not re-applyResponsible for delivery of care needs and maintenance of clinical standards under direction. The development of programmes of care. The implementation, evaluation and updating of care programmes. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and maybe required to demonstrate procedures and to supervise registered and unregistered staff. Be accountable for personal nursing practice. Maintain a high standard of patient care as associate nurse/named nurse.

Be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of patient care. Be aware of current development and research in clinical practice, to JAG standardsAct as a mentor/assessor to students and Health Care Support Workers. Participate and assist in research at ward/unit level. Undertake study to meet the requirements of PREPP. Act as a role model for junior staff.

Practice the “Endoscopy Nurse Skill Set (Band 5)As an Endoscopy staff nurse you are expected to -Work as a team assisting and supporting colleaguesMonitor and audit the quality of the serviceInvolve users in service developmentObserve all Trust policies and proceduresMaintain professional development and competenciesBe committed to training and development of yourself and staff working within the unit which provides appropriate facilities and follows appropriate guidance for the training of nursing staff, junior medical staff and trainersLiaise and support other departments and wardsThis is an ideal career opportunity for a registered nurse to develop enhance and expand their existing skills If you are motivated, inspirational and looking for a new challenge then this could be the job for you, to inspire and assist in leading an innovative team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Angharad Williams Job title: Senior Sister Email address: angharad. williams6@nhs. net Telephone number: 01535 292373