Staff Nurse- Endoscopy (fixed term)
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to gain Endoscopy experience whilst covering a secondment for 9 months has arisen within our team.
The Endoscopy Unit at The Princess Royal Hospital are looking to recruit aBand 5 Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner to join their team working 28 hours per week.
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.
Main duties of the job
Key duties would include;
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 .
About us
The unit currently provides a service for both outpatients and inpatients including the following procedures: Endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy , PEG insertions, ERCP and EUS .
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 Endoscopy unit is currently open 08:00 - 18:00 7 days a week including bank holidays . 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 travel to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury is essential.
Details
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
223-STN-114-A
Job locations
The Princess Royal Hopsital
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Royal Hopsital
Telford
TF1 6TF
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