Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Are you a highly motivated Registered Nurse or ODP and have the drive, ambition and commitment to deliver the highest standards of patient care?

Sulis Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in Somerset, has an opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse or ODP to join our Endoscopy Team.

You will provide excellent nursing care, and to actively participate in and contribute to the management in the Endoscopy Unit. Participate in the maintenance of endoscopes and other specialised equipment used in endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures and provide technical assistance during such procedures.

Full-Time - Mon
-Sun - 37.5 hours - Shift pattern vary from the following: 08.00
-16.00; ;
This role requires DBS Clearance.

An award-winning hospital, Sulis Hospital is widely recognised as one of the finest in the country. Sulis became a part of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in June 2021, making it one of the first independent hospitals owned by an NHS Trust, offering private, insured, and NHS healthcare services. We empower our teams to be the best they can be, fostering a culture that enhances the quality of people's lives through exceptional care.

We are proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission for 'Caring,' reflecting the compassionate nature of our people. With modern facilities and strong clinical leadership, Sulis Hospital in Bath provides an opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference and gain a diverse range of experiences.

We welcome both inpatients and outpatients across a variety of specialisms from Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General surgery, ENT, Urology, Vascular and many others.

Within the role you will demonstrate your ability to.

Set, monitor and maintain excellent standards of nursing care working within company policies and procedures

Provide technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures, ensuring safe working practice.

Ensure a friendly environment, maintaining personal contact with patients and relatives, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy

Maintain timely and accurate patient records and ensuring confidentiality

Store, check and administer drugs in accordance with established standards and guidelines

Work with minimal supervision during endoscopic procedures, admission and recovery of patients and other related procedures

Contribute to the local resolution, investigation and follow up action of any informal or formal complaints.

Participate in the care and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialised equipment, ensuring agreed standard of decontamination including accurate records of traceability of all endoscopes and associated equipment.

Ensure the safe discharge of all patients from the Endoscopy unit.

Maintain a safe and clean environment within the clinical area Triage and Pre-Assess Patients against specific criteria to ensure suitable for the procedure

• First level Registered Nurse with at least 5 years post registration experience.
• Evidence of CPD
• Wide range of clinical skills.
• Relevant Organisational skills in an Endoscopy department
• Previous experience with JAG Accreditation
• Immediate Life Support certificate training will be provided, and full compliance will be required as part of your probation period.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.