Job summary
Our JAG accredited department offers a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures ranging from Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, PEG insertion and ERCP and pH Manometry, Capsule Endoscopy .We also perform non GI procedures like Bronchoscopy, EBUS and Pleural Tap. The unit is open 08:00- 18:00 Monday - Saturday and we provide an Out of Hours on call service at weekends and Bank Holidays.
We are looking for enthusiastic, independent and committed nurses and support workers to join our highly motivated team. We offer a supportive, friendly, and caring environment and an abundance of development opportunities from nursing apprenticeships through to practice development for experienced nurses. As part of your development, you will have the opportunity to participate in the following services:
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- Out of hours rota for Gastrointestinal bleed
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- pH Manometry and Capsule Endoscopy services
If you are interested in working with us, would like further information or would like to come for an informal visit, please contact Rachel Gachuma (Endoscopy Unit Manager), on 0208836 6156 or email r.kimani@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work in the Endoscopy Unit assisting the doctors during various endoscopy procedures.
Be competent in using a computer.
Must be a qualified staff nurse where possible previous nursing experience.
Staff are responsible to participate in Trust performance appraisals scheme .
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivist reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employ ability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity to work at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich, which is a JAG accredited Endoscopy unit.
We are looking for full-time band 5 staff nurse, with endoscopy experience or enthusciastic learn and to join our Endoscopy team at the QEH. You will be joining a well established and friendly team and will be given to opportunity to grow and develop as a nurse as a priority.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the delivery of a patient-centred, clinically effective and dynamic service from the patient's admission, recovery to discharge.
- Act as a role model for other staff.
- Assist the clinicians in the endoscopy procedure rooms.
- Contribute to the development of action plans, protocols and pathways to ensure continuous quality improvement of the service.
- Using the knowledge skills framework progress personal and professional knowledge and skills.
- Undertake the mentorship/supervisory role in support of learners.
About us
The Endoscopy unit at Woolwich is one of the sites withe Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust hospitals
The endoscopy unit boast technically advanced equipment and accessories to help in diagnosing and treating all gastroenterology, respiratory and colorectal patients. The unit is JAG accredited and display high standards of care .
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties include - admission, recovery, discharge of patients. Successful candidate will also be assisting mostly in the procedure rooms.
Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race ,ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviors which underpin our core values (attached) and our Trust values.
Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential
- First Level Registration
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post qualification in relevant specialty
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Experience Essential
- Must have knowledge of working in Endoscopy
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
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 convict
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity to work at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich, which is a JAG accredited Endoscopy unit.
We are looking for full-time band 5 staff nurse, with endoscopy experience or enthusciastic learn and to join our Endoscopy team at the QEH. You will be joining a well established and friendly team and will be given to opportunity to grow and develop as a nurse as a priority.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the delivery of a patient-centred, clinically effective and dynamic service from the patient's admission, recovery to discharge.
- Act as a role model for other staff.
- Assist the clinicians in the endoscopy procedure rooms.
- Contribute to the development of action plans, protocols and pathways to ensure continuous quality improvement of the service.
- Using the knowledge skills framework progress personal and professional knowledge and skills.
- Undertake the mentorship/supervisory role in support of learners.
About us
The Endoscopy unit at Woolwich is one of the sites withe Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust hospitals
The endoscopy unit boast technically advanced equipment and accessories to help in diagnosing and treating all gastroenterology, respiratory and colorectal patients. The unit is JAG accredited and display high standards of care .
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties include - admission, recovery, discharge of patients. Successful candidate will also be assisting mostly in the procedure rooms.
Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race ,ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviors which underpin our core values (attached) and our Trust values.
Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential
- First Level Registration
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post qualification in relevant specialty
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Experience Essential
- Must have knowledge of working in Endoscopy
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
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 convict
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st level registration NMC
Desirable
- Degree level
- post registration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
- Able to formulate and verbalise views.
- Able to anticipate and forward plan
- Patient focused, putting quality and safety at the for front of decision making
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
- Able to recognise stress in self and others and support colleagues through stressful situations
- Reflective. Able to put view point across as well as take direction
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- To demonstrate knowledge of being up to date within the speciality
- Flexible, able to work all shifts including rotation to night duty. Adaptable to changes in shift pattern.
- To provide unit cover in the absence of the unit manager
- Good listener and communicates well
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st level registration NMC
Desirable
- Degree level
- post registration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
- Able to formulate and verbalise views.
- Able to anticipate and forward plan
- Patient focused, putting quality and safety at the for front of decision making
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
- Able to recognise stress in self and others and support colleagues through stressful situations
- Reflective. Able to put view point across as well as take direction
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- To demonstrate knowledge of being up to date within the speciality
- Flexible, able to work all shifts including rotation to night duty. Adaptable to changes in shift pattern.
- To provide unit cover in the absence of the unit manager
- Good listener and communicates well
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
