Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band Registered nurse to join the John Radcliffe Endoscopy and become part of an evolving and innovative team.
Whether you are an existing Band who wishes to have a career change and want to work in a more specialist area of nursing and have further career development, or if you are a Student Nurse who is due to qualify in the next couple of months.We can offer you a training program where you will be fully supported by our Clinical Education Team and other senior staff during for a month supernumerary period, so you can reach your level of competence to work independently as an Endoscopy Nurse in diagnostics.
There is also opportunities for development in therapeutic procedures.
The JR Endoscopy unit has procedure rooms and prides itself on pioneering new ideas being Centre for Excellence in diagnostic and cutting-edge therapeutic endoscopy, with ongoing research, development and Education.
You will be part of a team who are friendly, enthusiastic and encouraging in a happy working environment.We actively encourage informal visits, so please feel free to call Alison Green Endoscopy Sister on or Michelle Spillane Endoscopy Lead Nurse on to arrange an informal visit or to ask any questions.
Main duties of the job Registered Nurse (part .
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or of register depending on area of practice)Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of careEducated to diploma/degree level.Specialist, experience, knowledge and skills required for particular speciality.Registration documentsLeadership and ManagementGood communication skillsAble to work in a teamSelf-awarenessAwareness of escalation process in incident reportingInvolvement in change managementAwareness of broader issues related to healthcareAble to act as a resource to junior staffAbility to delegate and prioritiseducation and TrainingRegistered Nurse (part .
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or of register depending on area of practice)Evidence of on-going professional developmentMentorship qualificationRegistration documentsApplication formImproving Quality and Developing PracticeEvidence of practical experience within a multi-disciplinary team.Knowledge of changing policies and agendas within the NHS and relevant area of practice and the ability toPotential to facilitate and participate in research/benchmark and audit Working for our organisation Risk ManagementThe management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.Staff should be familiar with the:? Major Incident Policy? Fire PolicyAResponsibility for Health and SafetyThe post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (), Statutory Regulations and Trust Polices and procedures.
Infection ControlInfection Control is everyone's responsibility.
All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts' Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all timesAll staff employed by the OUH trust have the following key responsibilities:? Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/or between each patient contact.? Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust.? uding offices.
However, there are designated smoking areas on both sites.Data Protection ActATerms and Conditions of EmploymentThis post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and this means that any criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application