Job summary
Endoscopy Staff Nurse - Band 5 25 hours - Permanent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Endoscopy Unit at Tameside and Glossop Integrated care organisation for a Staff Nurse to join our existing team
The Endoscopy Unit within the NHS Foundation Trust is JAG accredited. The service incorporates a 3 room Endoscopy unit delivering both diagnostic and therapeutic intervention to all patients.
The primary focus of this role is to provide an effective and high quality service in relation to the specified clinical procedures within the Endoscopy Unit. The post holder will need to be motivated and able to work as part of a well-established team and be an excellent communicator with the ability to support the team in the day to day operation of the services they provide.
Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We want to recruit highly motivated individuals who can provide high quality standards of care and work towards completing a portfolio of evidence in Endoscopy. Training will be ongoing.
Main duties of the job
To assist the consultants to deliver direct/indirect quality clinical care to patients undergoing procedures within the specialty of Endoscopy.
Assessment, delivery and recording of direct and indirect care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures and to delegated to registered nurse/and other team members when fit to do so.
Contribute to care of patients in transition from one care setting to another. Work within defined limits and competence whilst using own initiative with remote supervision by the Unit manager or matron.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in nursing patients with varied health care problems
- Working in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in Endoscopy
- Gin/Jets portfolio
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate and teach therapies
Desirable
- Mentorship
- Jets/Gin Portfolio
IM&T
Essential
- Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel
Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrates ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians
- Demonstrates knowledge of research based practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Jag Audits
- Knowledge of Endoscopy procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in nursing patients with varied health care problems
- Working in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in Endoscopy
- Gin/Jets portfolio
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate and teach therapies
Desirable
- Mentorship
- Jets/Gin Portfolio
IM&T
Essential
- Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel
Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrates ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians
- Demonstrates knowledge of research based practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Jag Audits
- Knowledge of Endoscopy procedures
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).
