Job summary
Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Lead
To provide a high standard of individualised patient care as part of the clinical team
Ashtead Hospital is part of the Ramsay Health Care Group and is a highly respected private hospital with a reputation for providing exceptional service to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France.
Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities.
Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery.
Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS.
Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
About us
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France.
Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities.
Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery.
Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS.
Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Lead
Ashtead Hospital - Surrey
To provide a high standard of individualised patient care as part of the clinical team
Ashtead Hospital is part of the Ramsay Health Care Group and is a highly respected private hospital with a reputation for providing exceptional service to our patients.
Essential
Registered PractitionerExperience in GastroenterologyRecognised endoscopy qualificationEvidence of endoscopy decontamination trainingAbility to compile reports using IT systemsReports to Department Manager / Clinical Lead
Desirables
Previous experience in achieving JAG accreditationPrevious experience in a senior positionTechnical Skills and ApplicationTo lead and organise the activities of the Endoscopy unit on a day to day basis.To deliver an effective and efficient Endoscopy service to all users.Provide clinical expertise within Endoscopy area and act as a resource.Ensure that the endoscopy unit is prepared for use on a daily basis In line with quality standards.
Benefits
Access to the Ramsay Academy - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your careerContributory pension scheme25 days' annual leave plus 8 Bank holidays plus the opportunity to buy/sell moreFlexible shift optionsPrivate Healthcare and Life AssuranceEnhanced parental leaveFree offsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurantFree uniformAccess to our employee Discount ProgrammeWellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free adviceFree DBS checkingLong service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards
Technical Skills
To lead and organise the activities of the Endoscopy unit on a day to day basis.
To deliver an effective and efficient Endoscopy service to all users.Provide clinical expertise within Endoscopy area and act as a resource.Ensure that the endoscopy unit is prepared for use on a daily basis
In line with quality standards.
Ensure safe staffing levels on daily and rotational basis taking into account annual, study or other leave with the Clinical Lead.Supervise Endoscopy staff to maintain a safe environment.Ensure that all required decontamination records are maintainedMaintain decontaminate and operate technical equipment in line with manufacturers instructionsOrganise repairs and service contracts for technical equipmentEnsure six monthly GRS audits are undertaken and action plans put in place for improvement.To support new business initiatives within the Endoscopy Unit and assist with their implementation. With support from the Matron, achieve / maintain JAG accreditation, to include completion of audit programme, organising and providing collated reports for the endoscopy user group
* Assessing competency of staff and identifying individual training needs
About US
Ashtead Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.
The hospital has been one of Surrey's leading private hospitals since it opened in 1984 and has built an excellent reputation for delivering first class healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment or NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system.
By investing in the latest advanced medical technology, we offer a wide range of treatments and services. We care for patients from initial outpatient consultation and diagnostic scanning through to surgical treatment and recovery.
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'.
If you would like more information please contact
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Registered Practitioner
- Experience in Gastroenterology
- Recognised endoscopy qualification
- Evidence of endoscopy decontamination training
- Ability to compile reports using IT systems
- Reports to Department Manager / Clinical Lead
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Address
The Warren, Ashtead
Ashtead
KT21 2SB