Endoscopy Nurse

JOB-20240909-f9129149

Endoscopy Nurse

Specialism: Nurse
Location: Essex, UK
Salary: £27.00 Hourly
Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time
Contract: Ongoing

Job Overview:

Join a skilled team within Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as an Endoscopy Nurse. This locum position offers flexible hours and a competitive hourly rate of £27.00, providing the perfect balance of professional challenge and personal satisfaction. You will deliver high-quality care during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Perks and Benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Flexibility to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive Hourly Rate: £27.00 per hour, reflecting your skills and expertise.

• Professional Growth: Access to ongoing development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge medical practices.

• Varied Work Experience: Work in diverse healthcare settings, keeping your role engaging and rewarding.

• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from locum flexibility, allowing you to control your schedule.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare patients for endoscopic procedures, ensuring they are informed and comfortable.

• Assist in setting up and maintaining endoscopy equipment and procedure rooms.

• Administer sedation or local anaesthesia as required, monitoring patient safety.

• Provide compassionate post-procedure care and ongoing support.

• Undertake endoscopic procedures (e.g., colonoscopies, gastroscopies) under consultant guidance.

• Maintain strict standards of equipment sterilization and infection control.

• Document patient observations accurately and maintain records of procedures.

• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure smooth departmental operations.

• Mentor and support new staff and students, fostering professional growth.

• Contribute to audits and service improvements, maintaining high-quality standards.

Why Esse