We are currently recruiting a Lead Endoscopy Nurse to join our busy team at HJE. The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality Endoscopy care and, as appropriate, leading the team. Care is provided according to the individual needs of the patient and Consultant. And to provide care of patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures also to provide Endoscopy services to Consultants.
Located in leafy St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John’s.
Am I the right person for this Lead Theatre/Endoscopy Nurse role?
- Registered Nurse
- Minimum 3 years’ experience within the role of Endoscopy Nurse
- Endoscopy competence within a range of procedures
- Competence in delivering a high level of Endoscopy care
- Good computer and numeracy skills
- Flexibility in response to needs of the department
- Ability to deliver a high level of customer service to patients and Consultants
- Good Team working skills
What are the Responsibilities of this Lead Theatre/Endoscopy Nurse role?
- Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of Endoscopy patient care
- Leading the team in the role of team lead to ensure adherence to the 5 steps to safe
- interventional procedures and the safe and efficient running of the list.
- Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the wider hospital environment.
- Participate fully as a team member, including working in areas such as stage 1 & 2 recovery to
- promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
- Effective management of resources within the department
- Participate in education, training and development of other staff.
- Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported immediately.
- Help to prevent cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and a high level of decontamination practice.
- Prepare patients for invasive procedures..
- Provide initial urgent or emergency care as required
- Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager.
Why apply for this role as Lead Theatre/Endoscopy Nurse?
At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits; from 27 days annual leave, generous private healthcare cover, contributory pension schemes – including continuation of the NHS pension.
Working with us, all eligible employees receive.
- Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
- 27 days annual leave
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
- Free newspaper and media subscriptions
- Local Business discounts
- Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
- Personal development and training courses
- Annual events and recognition awards
- Career progression and increments
- For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward-thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.