To work with a team of clinicians and nurses to help in diagnosing, sometimes providing therapies to help with treatment and providing a wide range of health promotion prior to discharge.

Successful candidate must be in possession of a NMC PIN .

Main duties of the job

The endoscopy nurse will admit, assist the clinician in the procedure room, recover and discharge the patient.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A& E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To admit, recover, assist the clinicians in the procedure room and discharge patients. Nurses also provide a wide range of information on health promotion.

Successful candidate must have a valid PIN from the NMC and endoscopy experience with competencies to work in the procedure rooms.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registration
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Post qualification in relevant speciality
• Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Must have knowledge of working in Endoscopy
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Knowledge of endoscopy instruments and equipment
• Understanding of proper positioning techniques in endoscopy
• Knowledge of endoscopy procedures
• Understanding of how the BSG/ JAG guidelines influence practice
• Be able to assist the clinician in the endoscopy theatre
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload especially in admissions, recovery and the endoscopy theatres
• Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
• Aware of quality and safety standards and endoscopy audit requirements
• To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
• To complete competencies relating to speciality within an agreed timeline.

Desirable

• Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate initiative an d solve problems
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Enthusiastic and assertive
• Adaptable to change
• Diplomatic and calm
• To be flexible and approachable
• Ability to work rotating shifts

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chasefarm Hospital

The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN28JL

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391-RFL-6784144