Job Summary
The opportunity has arisen for experienced Band 4 nurse Associates to further develop their clinical skills within Endoscopy. This is a challenging and exciting role which encompasses acute clinical skills. It will enable the provision of high-quality patient care and operational management of the department whilst ensuring patient safety and delivery of high quality care. Our unit currently has 5 procedure rooms at Royal Cornwall Hospital and 1 procedure room at West Cornwall Hospital. We also carry out procedures in the Newlyn Unit. We perform inpatient and elective outpatient procedures. The aim of our unit is to consistently provide and maintain high standards of quality care and the successful applicant will need to focus on continued self-education and training to provide this care and act as a role model to others

Main duties of the job
Participate in the delivery of patient care.

Contribute towards ward / department organisation.

Give support to registered Nurses and Midwives in the provision of a safe and caring environment.

The Band 4 Assistant Practitioner demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the Nurse / Midwife in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

It is expected that Assistant Practitioners will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the Assistant Practitioners Governance Framework, but their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the ward environment, which are not listed.

Demonstrate throughout all interventions and tasks the six C's of Nursing (Jane Cummins CNO): Courage, Care, Compassion, Communication, Competency and Commitment.

About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.

RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.

Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential

• NMC/Professional Registration

Essential Criteria
Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Previous Experience within the speciality (gastroenterology/Endoscopy)
• Clinical skills: Venepuncture/Cannulation

Experience
Essential

• Previous Experience within the speciality

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

We reserve the right to close this advert early.