Gastroenterology Nurse

Gastroenterology Nurse

Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

Department: Gastro and Endoscopy

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Lincolnshire, UK

Reporting To: Lead Nurse

Description

DMC Healthcare are seeking talented local Gastroenterology nurses to be a part of our weekend Gastro OPD team at Grantham hospital in Lincolnshire .

The role: To support the nursing team, ensuring high standards of effective care are delivered to all patients within the Gastro OPD services, whilst maintaining communication within the team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work as part of Gastro OPD team under direct supervision of a Lead Nurse.
2. Prepare onsite clinics ensuring clinical notes are available and computers are working, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.
3. Ensure the Patient Record is completed in a timely and accurate way.
4. Participate in teaching within your sphere of knowledge and skill.
5. Must be able to offer clear and thorough explanations of procedures, treatment plans, and dietary or lifestyle modifications to patients.
6. Perform routine clinical tasks such as blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, and sample collection.
7. Provide emotional support to patients undergoing invasive or potentially distressing treatments.
8. Must be competent in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualification and training

• Must hold active NMC registration.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Gastro OPD nurse.

Knowledge and Technical Ability

• High standard of clinical practice competent across a range of clinical skills supported by professional competence and knowledge.
• Able to use evidence-based practice to provide high standards of care.
• Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission.

Other

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
• IT literate and a competent user of the MS Office suite of products.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of health policy and professional health agendas.
• Able to deal effectively with challenging situations and challenging individuals.
• Able to gain the confidence of colleagues and peers.
• Capable and confident, with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Flexible approach to work and working patterns.

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