With our expanding services an exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Full Time registered nurse to join our team on the Endoscopy Unit.

The Endoscopy Units' within the Trust perform a variety of standard and advanced Endoscopic procedures for both out-patients and in-patients including gastroscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastroscopy (PEG) insertion, oesophageal stenting and ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography).

Main duties of the job

The Endoscopy unit is presently open between 08:00hrs to 19:00hrs 7 days a week. We have a Nurse 'On Call' Emergency Upper GI rota, which covers Out of Hours which you will be expected to be included in. We aim to provide the very highest standards of care to patients and relatives alike ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

Reporting to the Endoscopy Sister the successful candidate will be responsible for the Clinical Education of the staff in all areas of Endoscopy, Trust Core Learning, the development of student nurses whilst on placement in this area, and deputise in the absence of Sister. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate good leadership skills, be adaptable to a changing environment and possess good written and verbal communication skills. A commitment to personal/professional development is required and a teaching/mentorship certificate is essential.

About us

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of �643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - Outstanding Care Personally Delivered - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)

Essential

• 1st Level Nurse with NMC Registration
• Evidence of further professional development
• Evidence of further Teaching & Assessing Qualification (Clinical Mentorship/fLIPS ENB 998 or equivalent)

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent
• Clinical qualification(s) post registration.

Previous Experience (Nature & Level)

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in nursing patients within the speciality
• Senior Nurse experience/experience taking charge/coordinating a clinical area
• To have a range of experiences in nursing acute patients
• Demonstrate an ability to assess and introduce change consistent with research evidence.

Desirable

• Experience with JET's Workforce
• Knowledge of responsibilities regarding Health and Safety

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all members of staff
• Expanded competencies.
• Evidence of assessing and supervising junior colleagues
• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: o Patient Centred oSafety oCompassion oRespect oExcellence

Desirable

• Excellent computer/keyboard skills
• Extended competencies in cannulation

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHSc Requirements
• To be able to articulate their own vision for the development of nursing and nurse led initiatives within the ward
• Ability to manage and motivate staff
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload

Desirable

• Knowledge of current developments in Endoscopy
• Knowledge of decontamination controls and standards
• Committed to own professional development
• Knowledge of COSSH and related procedures

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

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