The Endoscopy services at BHT are expanding, providing a service over a 7-day period to meet capacity demands and to improve patient experience. As such we are increasing our workforce to allow for this service development.

If you are a registered nurse who already has Endoscopy experience or you are someone who is willing to learn new skills and you are enthusiastic about supporting service and staff development for the benefit of patients, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of the Endoscopy Unit.
• The post holder will assist the Endoscopist with procedures/investigations and manipulation of intricate equipment after appropriate training.
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring nursing care is delivered safely and effectively.
• We are a friendly, hardworking team who pride ourselves with being multi-national and inclusive.
• We are a JAG accredited Unit and encourage our staff to develop new skills by offering opportunities to attend training courses as well as supporting staff within the Unit providing both a clinical and competency based training programme.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Relevant post registration course - Endoscopy/ Gastroenterology related
• Mentorship course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using an electronic patient record system

Desirable

• Post registration experience in Endoscopy
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience of working with patients with Gastroenterology conditions
• Experience of clinical teaching

Skills

Essential

• IT skills

Desirable

• Teaching skills
• Evidence of effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Experience of dealing with and managing conflict
• Evidence of change management initiatives
• Evidence of undertaking audits and evaluating data

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Able to participate in 7-day service roster and on-calls for GI bleeds

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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