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Senior Endoscopy Nurse

Employer
Care UK
Location
Emersons Green
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
19 Apr 2017

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Sector
Acute Care Nursing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Job Summary



We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary outpatient team at Emersons Green Treatment Centre in Bristol. At Emersons Green, we only treat NHS patients and we’re focused on providing the best possible, personalised care to the people of Bristol, Bath, North and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. Bristol has been named the best place to live in Britain in 2017 by the Sunday Times best places to live guide. In 2015 it was the European Green Capital and in 2017 Rough Guide included it in one of the top 10 cities to visit in the world. With two railway stations you can easily reach London, Swansea and Cardiff as well as taking advantage of services to Birmingham and the North East. You also benefit from being close to the M4 as well as Bristol Airport. First opened in 2009, Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre was awarded ‘Good’ in its last CQC Inspection in July 2016. The site offers state of the art operating facilities with care provided by highly trained clinical professionals who are able to take advantage of some of the best training and development opportunities in healthcare. Relocation packages available.



Responsible To



Outpatient, Endoscopy and PEC Manager



Key Responsibilities



As a Senior Endoscopy Nurse you will be expected to act as a support to the Endoscopy Manager and Lead Nurse to ensure the effective management of the day to day activities within admissions, the procedure room and recovery area of the endoscopy unit. Key duties will include: • Taking responsibility for supporting the team with delivering a high standard of evidence based care reflecting current clinical practice • Being responsible for assisting in the delivering and maintaining of clinical governance initiatives as agreed with the Outpatient, Endoscopy and PEC manager • Taking responsibility for the safety of the patients attending the unit for treatment in the absence of the Endoscopy Lead • Being responsible for the correct procedures and protocols regarding the use of controlled drugs within the endoscopy unit



Qualifications



• NMC registered Nurse Level 1 • An endoscopy qualification • ENB998 / C&G



Additional Information



For more information about Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre please visit http://www.emersonsgreentreatmentcentre.nhs.uk/. Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. At Care UK, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.



To be successful in this role you will have: • Substantial experience working within an endoscopy setting • Extensive post registration experience • Knowledge of GI diagnosis, treatment and health education • Experience of leading a team

Company

At Care UK, we treat everyone as individuals so they can live fulfilling, rewarding and happy lives and we recognise that taking the first step on the journey into care can be daunting.

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