Nursing Associate - Lower GI

KEY DUTIES To take on the role of the Nursing Associate within the Lower gastroenterology Outpatient Clinics and to ensure the smooth and safe running of the clinic sessions. To assist the clinician with any process and procedure necessary for the examination, investigation, and treatment for patients including Cancer tracking of patients. Give appropriate information, advice and when necessary, including health education and health promotion information patients both verbally and written. To conduct tests and investigations according to Trust policies. To liaise with staff and departments about patients conditions and needs. To complete any necessary documentation in accordance with Trust policy and NMC guidance. To act at all times in the interest of patients and their families ensuring that a quality service is provided. To expand and maintain existing skills to meet patient service delivery. To work both at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals as required. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registration. To be aware of and practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice. To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for the future registration purposes. Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines. To be a caring, clinically competent registered nurse who ensures patient safety and well-being is paramount at all times. To ensure the confidentiality of patient information at all times. To ensure that all Outpatient Department philosophy, policies, and procedures are adhered to at all times and that any amendments to policies are acted upon immediately. To ensure the privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and not compromised. To be aware of all child protection and safeguarding responsibilities appropriately and according to procedure. Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment. In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance. Ensure IT systems are current e.g., ADT. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To participate in the teaching and assessing of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise Health Care Assistants and students as and when required. Supervise Junior Staff Nurses once deemed sufficiently competent and experienced in role by Ward Manager. RESEARCH & AUDIT Contribute towards the setting, maintaining, and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by leading and participating in surgical audits.