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Staff Nurse – Day Surgery Unit, Endoscopy
London Bridge Hospital

 This job is no longer active and cannot be applied for.
 
 
Job type: Nursing - Mid level
Department: DAY SURGER
Position type: Full-time
Position code: 020/4002/SNU
   
Closing Date: 25-03-2008
 
 
Position Summary: • To assess, implement and evaluate the care needs of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures
• Provide the Consultant with skilled assistance.
• To assist with the processing, storage, tracking and use of all flexible endoscopes in accordance with current regulations (HTM2030 & DB(2005))
• The post-holder will contribute to an environment that is conducive to the delivery and promotion of an excellent service providing outstanding patient care.
General
Responsibility:

• To have knowledge of related professional issues.
• To have some relevant endoscopy experience for the role.
• To have good communication skills (inc. verbal, written, non-verbal)
• To be able to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
• To demonstrate evidence of good interpersonal skills.
• To have a desire for knowledge coupled with an awareness of ones and others limitations.
• To have evidence of continuing professional development
• To be able to discuss relevant/current professional issues.
• To be familiar with endoscopy nursing roles:
• Ensure the environment meets the safety needs of the patient.
• Minimise cross-infection during procedure and processing.
• To be proficient in all aspects of care of the sedated patient.
• To know how to use specialist equipment required during endoscopy.
• To have a sound clinical knowledge based on education and experience in order to:
• Care for patients before, during and after endoscopy procedure.
• Prioritise work appropriately.
• To record all items used during procedure on the patient’s profile screen on Meditech, and document details in Register including any specimens taken.
• To ensure all specimens are handled, labelled and stored correctly.
• To ensure all relevant information is entered onto the Endoscopy reporting software.
Requirements Essential:
RGN Level 1 (current registration with NMC)
At least 6 months experience working in a GI endoscopy unit or equivalent environment.
Desirable:
Relevant experience relating to the decontamination of flexible endoscopes.

This job is no longer active and cannot be applied for.