Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Endoscopy Staff Nurse to join our dynamic and highly skilled Endoscopy team. Previous endoscopy experience is essential for this role.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse who is a strong team player and committed to delivering high-quality patient care while continuing to develop their clinical skills within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
Our busy Endoscopy Unit consists of four procedure rooms and provides a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. These include:
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Gastroscopy
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Colonoscopy
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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PEG insertion
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Bronchoscopy
We provide services for both outpatients and inpatients and also operate a dedicated recovery area to support patient care throughout the endoscopy pathway.
The successful candidate will work 4 days a week, which may include evenings and weekends, and will participate in the on-call rota for out-of-hours services, including 24 hours on the weekend.
We are looking for a nurse who demonstrates excellent teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development within the specialty.
Informal visits to the department are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
To provide high standard of nursing care, and to actively participate in and contribute to the management of the Endoscopy Unit.
The post holder is also expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with/without direct supervision, following appropriate training and will be required to demonstrate procedures to qualified and unqualified staff.
Participate in the maintenance of endoscopes and other specialized equipment used in endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures and provide technical assistance during such procedures.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programmes of individual patient care.
Undertake risk assessments to the patients that are going to have endoscopic procedures.
Undertake nursing assessments, obtaining a detailed past medical history and ordering appropriate clinical investigations.
The post holder will be participating in the out of hours on-call rota for Gastrointestinal Bleed rota.
Undertake face to face and telephone pre assessment in the absence of the pre assessment nurse to ensure patients are appropriately assess for the procedure, offering support and advice as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programmes of individual patient care.
Undertake risk assessments to the patients that are going to have endoscopic procedures.
Undertake nursing assessments, obtaining a detailed past medical history and ordering appropriate clinical investigations.
The post holder will be participating in the out of hours on-call rota for Gastrointestinal Bleed rota.
Undertake face to face and telephone pre assessment in the absence of the pre assessment nurse to ensure patients are appropriately assess for the procedure, offering support and advice as appropriate.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Substantial previous and current experience in taking care of acute and critically ill patient in a specialist acute care unit e.g. ITU, emergency, HDU and acute medical unit
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to prioritise, organise and coordinate the work of self and others
- Competent computer skills to create reports, use email, read excel spreadsheets
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including good written and verbal communications
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles of managing and pre assess a group of patients
- Previous endoscopy experience
DESIRABLE
Desirable
- Relevant post registration course
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Substantial previous and current experience in taking care of acute and critically ill patient in a specialist acute care unit e.g. ITU, emergency, HDU and acute medical unit
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to prioritise, organise and coordinate the work of self and others
- Competent computer skills to create reports, use email, read excel spreadsheets
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including good written and verbal communications
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles of managing and pre assess a group of patients
- Previous endoscopy experience
DESIRABLE
Desirable
- Relevant post registration course
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).
