11 Oct
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London
Job description
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Staff Nurse to join our brand new Transnosal Endoscopy Service at Finchley Memorial Hospital NHS Community Diagnostic Centre.
The service is open 7 days a week and working hours are between 8am-8pm.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join an NHS service that is focussed on delivering the best healthcare services to the local population.
Our ambition at the CDC is to transform the way we traditionally deliver healthcare and explore new and innovative delivery models that reflects the needs of both our staff and our patients.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job :
- As a member of the Transnasal endoscopy diagnostic team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients' individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
- The placeholder will demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies.
S / he will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
There is the real opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development.
About us
Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), occasional requirement to attend other Royal Free London sites.
Finchley Memorial CDC works in close collaboration with its sister site Wood Green CDC, hosted by Whittington Health NHS Trust.
As the service develops there is a potential requirement for staff working at either site to cross cover.
The post holder will be expected to be onsite 5 days per week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job :
- As a member of the Transnasal endoscopy diagnostic team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
- The placeholder will demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies.
S / he will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent / New Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
- Evidence of continual personal development
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment
- Previous experience of team work
- Previous experience of customer care
- Previous experience of working in an outpatient setting
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Competent in performing investigations & procedures ECGs etc.
- Competent in performing cannulation and phlebotomy
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Ability to communicate and present written information clearly
- Basic computer / key board skills
- Ability to understand and undertake monitoring of patients' vital signs and escalate the outcome to a qualified nurse as necessary
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
Desirable
- Desire to deliver care to the highest of standards
▶️ Band 5 Staff Nurse - Trans Nasal Endoscopy
🖊️ Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
📍 London