Endoscopy Staff Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title

Staff Nurse Endoscopy

Department

Endoscopy

Responsible to

Unit Manager

Grade

Band 5

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Job Summary

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the nurse managers in providing high quality care. He/she will be prepared to work within the divisions as a Named Nurse, within a Team taking responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.The post holder will be a clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective patient care in a range of clinical settings, having regard for relevant policies and the evidence base nursing.The post holder will always act in a professional manner.

Key Result Areas & Performance

Act as a Named Nurse within a Team taking responsibility, over an appropriate span of time, in conjunction with the Ward/Unit Manager and the multidisciplinary team, for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care from admission to discharge within the in-patient setting.Be patient centred in approach to developing clinical care plansBe aware of current advances in clinical care and be able to facilitate the team members in implementation of evidence-based practice.Take an active role in the continuing development and use of protocols and standards for nursing care.Participate in evaluation, audit, and research of nursing care.Actively work to promote health and prevent ill health in staff, patients and their relatives.Promote and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.Check the readiness for use of emergency/special equipment and ensure all equipment in use, is in good working order.Have knowledge of recording relevant patient/nursing data on to computer.Accept responsibility for the administration, care, and custody of medicines, in accordance with legal requirements and NMC and Trust Guidelines on drug administration.Attend mandatory annual updates in fire training, basic life support, other identified sessions and maintain knowledge of relevant policies.Have knowledge and understanding of all relevant Trust policies, including the Major Incident Plan, ensuring that junior colleagues are aware of such policies.Have knowledge of and adhere to relevant parts of national legislation, including Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, and Moving and Handling Regulations.Transport people and/or items safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.Ensure all biomedical investigations and interventions are undertaken safely and in a timely manner, reporting and documenting results appropriately and in line with legislation, policies and procedures.WorkforceManage a group of patients, prioritising their needs in conjunction with those of the ward/department, to ensure safe and effective care.Manage the ward/unit in the absence of senior staff, ensuring safe and effective patient care.Manage an area of responsibility as required within allocated resources.Escalate any concerns to the Senior Staff Nurse/Ward/Unit ManagerFinancialUnderstand ward/department budgets and how the division may become more cost-effective. With support work within budgetary requirements whilst maintaining standards of care.Participate in the management of skill mix issues, stock control, and available resources.PartnershipsTake an active role in developing and maintaining effective communication with members of the interprofessional team, patients, and relatives about difficult matters in difficult situations.General Participate in the orientation of new members of staff when relevant. Act as a change agent where necessary. Ensure all Trust Nursing policies and procedures are adhered to. Be aware of human resource issues relevant to the directorate includingmanagement of absence and sickness, disciplinary and recruitment matters. Ensure own continuing professional development and identify own PersonalDevelopment Plan. Participate in the clinical and educational development of other staff within theteam. Act as a clinical role model for all levels of staff. Encourage other staff to keep abreast of new developments and encouragethe exchange of information, ideas and experiences. Endoscopy staff ensures care is delivered to the JAG standards Endoscopy staff ensures competencies are identified for this area