We have 1 endoscopy procedure suite with 5 recovery bays and an endoscopy decontamination unit. Endoscopy decontamination service is providing service cross site with two Wassenburg machine running service 24/7. We are performing endoscopic therapeutic intervention and surveillance procedures covering the North West London and regional referrals including private patient.

We are currently recruiting due to expansion of service and if you are an experienced motivated endoscopy practitioner we would like to invite you to join our unique diverse team. The successful candidates will play a central role in working as part of a motivated and committed senior endoscopy practitioner at the RMH Chelsea. This will involve working with a wide range of complex cases.

You will have clinical experience in endoscopy and pre-assessment, and with the relevant experience in the care of patient for endoscopy intervention. We strive for excellence in all that we do and value the importance of reflection, critical thinking and promote professional development.

Main duties of the job

1.1 To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients. This involves managing a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities.1.2 To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in accordance with locally agreed protocols and individualised care plans of the patients within Endoscopy.1.3 To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale 1.4 To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders: o To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff o To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators o To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care o To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed

The Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for assisting the Charge Nurse in the management of the clinical environment and for the management of shifts. At Senior Staff Nurse level, the post holder is required to take responsibility for the management and development of a team of employees under the supervision of the Charge Nurse.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

2.1 Clinical Responsibility Patient Care2.1.1 To complete the first level assessment of patients with cancer and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met.2.1.2 To be clinically safe and proficient within the different areas of Endoscopy.a. Pre-assessment - sedation and general anaestheticb. Bowel preparation dispensingc. Hydrogen breath testing clinicd. Admissions- preparation of patients on the day of the proceduree. Procedure Room assisting endoscopists with the following procedures as a minimum (Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy, Endoscopy Ultrasound EUS/FNA, EMR, Polypectomy, Cystoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound EBUS)f. Recovery and Discharge 1st and 2nd stage recovery of patients having sedation and general anaesthetic2.1.3 To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Charge Nurse of any changes.2.1.4 To provide skilled care and expertise in venepuncture and / or cannulation.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Unrestricted NMC Registration to practice
• Clinical supervision training / experience
• Post graduate level at the relevant speciality/ continuing professional education

Desirable

• Relevant degree or working towards master's level
• Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
• Physical assessment, Recovery, Endoscopy, Anaesthesia Nursing

Experience

Essential

• Highly proficient in all aspects of endoscopy practice (pre-assessment, procedure room, admissions and recovery)
• Experience in conducting clinical audits
• Experience in facilitation, teaching, assessing, and coaching of endoscopy team members/students

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in deputising for the Charge Nurse (Band 7) and completion of following managerial responsibilities (1 point each proficiency of the tasks identified below) 1. Incident and complaints investigation 2. Recruitment and selection 3. Budgetary management (pay & non-pay) 4. Rota management 5. Staff development plan and appraisals
• Experience in completing JAG Accreditation clinical documentation
• Evidence of organising and delivering of education to the specialty group and wider clinical staff group

Skills

Essential

• Competent in giving IV medication
• Competent in venepuncture and cannulation
• Proficiency in MS office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Desirable

• RMH Certificate in IV Administration to be obtained within three months of appointment
• RMH Certificate in venepuncture and cannulation to be obtained within three months of appointment

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Downs Road

Sutton

SM2 5PT

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