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Endoscopy Staff Nurse
| Reference | UM/ESN/001 |
| Trust / Employer | Medicspro Ltd |
| Location | London, England/London All |
| Career Level | Staff Nurse |
| Specialism | Adult / General |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Salary | Negotiable |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Updated Date | March 9th 2010 |
| Start Date | ASAP |
A Staff Nurse required for the Endoscopy Unit at our Private London Hospital.
Position Summary:
• To assess, implement and evaluate the care needs of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures
• Provide the Consultant with skilled assistance.
• To assist with the processing, storage, tracking and use of all flexible endoscopes in accordance with current regulations (HTM2030 & DB(2005))
• The post-holder will contribute to an environment that is conducive to the delivery and promotion of an excellent service providing outstanding patient care.
General Responsibility:
You will be working in the Endoscopy Unit which is a state of the art facility with excellent equipment and staff. It forms part of the Day Surgery Unit.
The Endoscopy Unit is busy and also developing very quickly. You will need to be experienced with assisting the Consultant with Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, and ERCP. We also undertake other diagnostic tests like Bravo, Oesophageal Manometry and Video Capsule Endoscopy and more recently EBUS (Endo Bronchial Ultra Sound.
In addition to the Endoscopy Unit, the Day Surgery unit has an Operating Theatre performing day case and overnight procedures plus a 20 bedded ward, 5 of which have overnight/short stay capabilities. The unit receives excellent feedback from both the patients and consultants.
There is an opportunity to develop your skills in any of the other areas of your choice within the unit.
The unit is open Monday to Friday, Endoscopy operates an on-call system in which you will be expected to participate (approximately 1 in 4).
The unit is ever changing and expects members of the team to be dynamic, flexible and adaptable.
Requirements:
. RGN Level 1 (current registration with NMC)
. Post registration experience working in a GI endoscopy unit or equivalent environment essential.
Benefits:
Excellent package is offered: Pension Scheme, Life Insurance, 25 days holiday. In addition they offer Dental insurance, Accident & lifestyle screening programs. They offer private medical health insurance to yourself and your family members.
For more information please call Maria on 0208 506 6745 / 0844 375 2345 or attach a copy of your CV when applying for this post.
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Contact Details
Urban RecruitmentCopper House
88 Snakes Lane East
Woodford Green
Essex
IG8 7HX