The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

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Job summary

Exciting opportunity! Within the Endoscopy Unit at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, we are looking to recruit Band 5 Staff Nurses / ODPs to join our team.

We have permanent Full time or Part time positions available. The service will be expanding in the near future following a recent upgrade to our facilities, with new procedures & learning opportunities.

We provide a comprehensive on call service for the out of hours work, and the successful applicant will be required to participate in this once fully trained.

Cross site working will be required, ability to drive or to travel to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is essential.

Main duties of the job

The pre-assessment of patients from clinic that require an endoscopic procedure, providing skilled and considerate care during the patients admission; taking into account the patient's specific needs during the procedure; recovery and discharge; preparing the equipment and the environment to enable the procedures to be carried out to a high standard safely .

Candidates should have a professional nursing/ODP qualification, drive and enthusiasm, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and in return we will be able to offer you support towards your professional development.

About us

oin us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

The Endoscopy unit is currently open 08:00 - 18.00 Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays .

Patient care, experience and staff well-being are at the forefront of our philosophy. This has been recently demonstrated with us gaining our JAG accreditation and a values in Practice award for safety.

The unit currently provides a service for both out-patients and in-patients including the following procedures : Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Cystoscopy, PEG insertions, ERCP and EUS.

Details

Date posted

13 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-SNE-105

Job locations

The Princess Royal hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills

Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Post qualification experience of working in an acute NHS Trust
  • Experience working within a specialty
  • Mentorship

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of current professional issues
  • Ability to use a range of IT applications, e.g. Word, Outlook and web based applications

Desirable

  • Understanding of use of audit in a clinical setting
Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills

Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Post qualification experience of working in an acute NHS Trust
  • Experience working within a specialty
  • Mentorship

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of current professional issues
  • Ability to use a range of IT applications, e.g. Word, Outlook and web based applications

Desirable

  • Understanding of use of audit in a clinical setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Matron

Alison Ball

alison.ball21@nhs.net

01743261659

Details

Date posted

13 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-SNE-105

Job locations

The Princess Royal hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF


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