Registered ODP​/Nurse | University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered ODP/Nurse

Exciting opportunity to join our expanding endoscopy unit at the Royal Liverpool Hospital.

We are one of the largest endoscopy level 4 units. We currently run 7 theatres at the Royal Liverpool and are expanding to Broadgreen Hospital with 3 extra procedure rooms.

We are a JAG accredited unit and perform daily activity such as EMR, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, colonoscopy and bowel cancer screening. We currently run 4 GA lists a week. Endoscopy experience desirable but not essential as extensive training will be given.

• Assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team, with good communication skills and undertake delegated tasks from the ward sister/charge nurse.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers.
• Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care; inform the nurse in charge of changes in circumstances that may affect patient care.
• Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.
• Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
• Provide information and support to patients/carers, and ensure all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients’ condition.
• Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.
• Develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
• Under supervision to undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.
• Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.
• Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.

Endoscopy experience desirable; extensive training will be provided. Candidate must be a registered nurse with relevant competencies.

We are part of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest employers in the region with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities.

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