Practice Development Nurse in Endoscopy, Band 7
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Endoscopy is a rapidly evolving specialty with more complex and high-risk procedures being performed regularly. The workforce needs to be trained and educated to be confident and competent to assist during these procedures and to provide high quality care for patients throughout their journey.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to lead and be actively involved in to arrange and deliver departmental education programmes in line with the South West Endoscopy Training Academy and JETS Workforce strategies. Tailored endoscopy specific education and training is needed to improve recruitment, and the retention of competent and confident highly skilled staff.
Main duties of the job
- To take the strategic lead for the training and education of nursing staff, of all grades in Endoscopy.
- To work alongside the Matron, the Band 7 Endoscopy Unit Managers and wider team to determine and deliver on service strategic objectives.
- To encourage interdisciplinary working and education to meet the needs of acutely unwell patients.
- To maintain visibility within the clinical area, role modelling high standards of care, evidence-based practice and effective leadership.
- To facilitate the recruitment of nurses through effective processes and the provision of a robust plan of clinical supervision and education tailored to individual needs where appropriate.
- To facilitate staff retention by focusing and promoting clinical support, job satisfaction and opportunities for staff personal and professional development.
- To manage & maintain training records and ensure fairness and transparency of training resource allocation. Ensure that nursing competencies are recorded on the JETS website.
- Undertake JETs workforce courses and faculty training.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
- Qualified Nurse with current registration status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and able to meet the revalidation requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
- Substantial knowledge and experience in Endoscopy to assist with the co-ordination of staff training.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Substantial acute nursing experience in a hospital setting.
- Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent including a Recognised Teaching Qualification.
- Excellent organisational, line management, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- A willingness to develop knowledge and skill is essential.
- Demonstrate proven change management skills.
- An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity.
- Substantial knowledge of clinical governance, policy and procedure.
- An understanding of evidence-based practice and nursing research.
- Appropriate IT skills.
- Organisation and time management skills.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Communication, interpersonal skills and personal qualities
- The ability to work cohesively with all members of the team.
- Demonstrate advanced communication skills to liaise effectively with all key members of the multi-disciplinary and professional teams.
- The ability to communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives with sensitivity and empathy.
- Be able to work under pressure.
- Be pro-active and take initiative.
- Act as a good role model for others to follow.
Clinical Practice
- Ensure clinical practice is evidence-based or peer-reviewed best practice.
- Develop, maintain and teach CPD and JAG training courses.
- Support Endoscopy nurses through revalidation process.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
- Participate in audits and undertake local research relevant to area of practice.
Leadership and management
- Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.
- Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors.
- Ensure a smart, professional image that enhances the public perception of the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
- Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio.
- Substantial experience of working in an acute clinical environment.
- Substantial Band 6 experience in an acute setting/Endoscopy.
- Post Graduate Teaching Certificate or working towards one.
- Coaching experience or willingness to undertake coaching training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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