Endoscopy Nursing Associate

Job summary
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, safe and high-quality care which is compassionate, and person centred within the endoscopy setting. To participate in the assessment,planning,implementing and evaluation of the care needs for the patient group within endoscopy. Assist the Registered General Nurse in the provision of a safe and caring environment. To act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. To contribute positively to the department and organisation. To work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the of the Nursing Associate Role.

Main duties of the job
Deliver a high standard of clinical and/or therapeutic care within the endoscopy setting in accordance with instructions and training received.
Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the Nursing Associate role.
Communicate with patients and their carers using tact, diplomacy, empathy and reassurance during potentially difficult or stressful situations or where there may be barriers to understanding.
Respect the diversity of individual service users ensuring that the maintenance of their dignity and your respect for them is an integrated part of all activities undertaken.
Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, helping and assisting positional changes during the procedure using appropriate equipment with appropriate training. The post requires manual handling activities.
Respect the dignity and privacy of the individuals undergoing an endoscopic procedure and involve the patient in any decision-making.
Assist in therapeutic and basic endoscopy procedures within own limitations and work towards the required competence as directed by own learning portfolio with support from the Endoscopy Professional Development Team.
Monitor the patient vital signs post procedure a
Maintain accurate contemporaneous documentation.
Communicate clearly, effectively with the patient and ensure patient meets the endoscopy discharge criteria.
Work countywide when required
Participate in the Acute GI Bleed on call rota

About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester. Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

• Being open and honest
• Ensuring people feel cared for
• Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job responsibilities
Assist in the induction, supervision and training of Healthcare Support Workers and student nurses and nursing associates.
Demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse/Allied Health Professional (AHP) in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. The post holder will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
It is expected that Nursing Associates will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the job description, but their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the environment, which are not listed.
Undertake specifically identified administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care which facilitate the smooth running of the ward/department.
Supervise, assess and mentor Healthcare Support Workers, Trainee Nursing Associates and other unregistered staff and assist in the supervision and learning of other healthcare students with the exception of their assessment.
Deliver a high standard of clinical and/or therapeutic care within varied care settings in accordance with instructions and training received.
Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising at all times the boundaries to the remit of the Nursing Associate role.
Communicate with patients and their carers using tact, diplomacy, empathy and reassurance during potentially difficult or stressful situations or where there may be barriers to understanding, i.e. confusion, physical impairment, cognitive failure or language barrier.
Act as an effective resource of information for patients and their carers.
Respect the diversity of individual service users and colleagues ensuring that the maintenance of their dignity and your respect for them is an integrated part of all activities undertaken.
Assist with and undertake patient assessment in accordance with programme of care, communicating findings to the registered Nurse and taking appropriate actions.
Correctly label requested specimens and ensure transportation to appropriate department
Obtain urinalysis on arrival for some specific procedures, interpret and document the results.
Assist in providing conditions to meet the patients need for comfort and ensure the patient can access a nurse call bell and communicate any delays in the list, keeping patients informed at all times
Provide and promote health education; support and encourage the patient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs.
Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e. help with moving and positioning the patient using appropriate equipment.
Involve the patient in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures.
Work cooperatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff to deliver a high standard of holistic patient-centred care.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Professional Registration -NMC Nursing Associate
• Interest in Endoscopy Nursing
• Ability to communicate effectively Evidence of good Interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation

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.