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Lead Endoscopy Nurse

Employer
Care UK
Location
Plymouth
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
27 Sep 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 an experienced Endoscopy Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre in a lead position.

With the recent addition of a third theatre and a two suite endoscopy unit it is an exciting time to join us.

Recently achieving an "outstanding" rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the treatment centre is the first independent sector treatment centre to achieve this and are in the top three per cent of hospitals in the country to receive this rating.

Peninsula NHS Treatment Centrs offers high quality elective surgery for the local populations of Devon and Cornwall, specialising in hip and knee joint replacements, shoulder repair, hand and elbow surgery, foot surgery and minor orthopaedic procedures. We also deliver Ophthalmology, General and ENT surgery.

Not only are our facilities state-of-the-art, with us, you will be able to focus on what really matters; delivering a high standard of patient care. You will also be able to benefit from our fully supported training programmes, on site café and free parking.

Responsible To

Ward Manager

Key Responsibilities

As the lead Nurse in Endoscopy your role will be to provide a high quality, cost effective service maintaining a high standard of care and safety for patients. You will be expected to be competent in all aspects of clinical practice/endoscopy techniques and procedures within the department.

In addition, you will provide clinical and managerial support to the Ward Manager in the development and implementation of high quality care protocols to provide a highly effective, fast track service for all endoscopy procedures.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse Level 1
• Specialist qualification in Endoscopy within a speciality (ENB 906/NURS 0197 Endoscopy Principles & Procedures or equivalent)
• Teaching qualification/ ENB 998 or equivalent
• IV drug administration, venepuncture and cannulation
• Basic / Intermediate life support skills

Additional Information

For more information about the centre, please visit http://www.peninsulatreatmentcentre.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 in Endoscopy with relevant clinical experience
• Experience in day care/ short stay nursing
• Experience of working with and leading a small 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.

We are proud to be the most awarded care home provider for the last three years, and we have more outstanding rated homes than any other provider. Independence is not about where you live, but how you live, so if you’re considering care for yourself or a loved one,  discover why we’ve been trusted to care for over 40 years.

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