Practice Development Nurse in Endoscopy, Band 7

NHS • Remote (NJ, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

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 arranging and delivering 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 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 the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures to act as a resource and support the nursing team to provide high quality, evidence-based care.
Substantial knowledge and experience in Endoscopy to assist with the co-ordination of staff training to ensure a high professional standard in all aspects of patient care.
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.
Demonstrated change management skills.
Ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity.
Substantial knowledge of clinical governance, policy and procedure.
Understanding of evidence-based practice and nursing research.
Appropriate IT skills for hospital administration, information and training systems.
Organisation and time management skills.
Clear understanding of Safeguarding policies and procedures.

Communication, Interpersonal Skills and Personal Qualities

Ability to work cohesively with all members of the team.
Demonstrated advanced communication skills to liaise effectively with all key members of the multi-disciplinary and professional teams.
Ability to communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives with sensitivity and empathy.
Ability to work under pressure and take initiative.
Act as a good role model for others to follow.

Leadership and Management

Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures, including safeguarding policies and processes.
Report near misses and untoward incidents, assisting lead staff in investigating incidents as required.
Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with lead staff.
Ensure a smart, professional image that enhances the public perception of the Trust and its staff.

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, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning.
Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent including a Recognised Teaching Qualification.
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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Substantial knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
Understanding of JAG/GRS standards and JETs workforce.
Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment.
Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills.

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.