Staff Nurse (BAND 5) -Endoscopy

Job summary

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 experience motivated endoscopy practitioner we would like to invite you to join our unique diverse team.

The successful candidate 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

At the Royal Marsden we have a distinct set of values that define what we are and how we behave. Our values encompass showing kindness and compassion and putting our patient care first, offering ideas for improving the quality and safety of services and supporting others in new ways of working, taking responsibility for personal and team performance and priorities and striving to ensure quality of services and make the best use of resources.

We strive for excellence in all that we do and encourage professional development for all staff.

To work as a member of the endoscopy team. To be responsible for the care of patients attending the Endoscopy Suite from pre-assessment through to discharge.

The post holder is expected to deliver a high standard of individualised patient care, and to be will required to develop competence in the management of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures the use of endoscopy equipment and accessories, including decontamination.

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.

• Using the information obtained from nursing history assessments and from subsequent observations, to identify the patient's individual nursing problems and needs, and to plan and implement care.
• To evaluate the nursing care that has been given, and alert the Ward / Departmental Sister / Charge Nurse of the patient's changing health care needs.
• To facilitate the patient and their family / carers participating in the planning of care. To assist with teaching in preparation for investigations and treatment.
• To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions.
• To document care given and discuss progress, condition and treatment with colleagues and in particular with the Ward / Departmental Sister / Charge Nurse.
• To demonstrate a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to the patient with cancer to ensure that physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and family are met.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent) Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in intravenous drug administration
• Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job

Desirable

• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

Skills Abilities / knowledge

Desirable

• Venepuncture and / or cannulation skills
• Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to motivate others
8 days ago