Job summary
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
An exciting opportunity to work within a busy JAG accredited 5 roomed Endoscopy unit.
We offer full in-house and external training to progress knowledge and maintain skills within the field of Endoscopy.
The Staff Nurse Endoscopy will have worked as part of the Endoscopy team as a team leader, ensuring an effective Endoscopy services provided within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will provide leadership within this area ensuring an effective Endoscopy service with responsibility for standards of care within the respective area.
Previous applicants should not apply.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be required to provide a high standard of patient care and service within the Endoscopy Unit across the Trust.
- The post holder is expected to be an effective member of the Endoscopy Team- responsible for assessing, admitting, assisting in procedures, recovery, infusions and discharging of patients.
- The post holder is required to work as part of the Team committed indelivering and improving high standard of Endoscopy Care within the Trust.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Packhttps://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working in All rooms with support and training if required. Including all aspects of role within room.
- Pre-assessment telephone and face to face.
- Discharge area/ Anti coagulation.
- Recoveries both Male and Female
- Infusion with training and support if required.
- Admission (maybe for more than 1 room).
- Undertaking lists in all areas of the Hospital.
- Moving to another area if the needs of the trust require this.
- Working over allotted time if the patient is compromised and cannot be discharged or moved to another area.
Please refer to job description & person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working in All rooms with support and training if required. Including all aspects of role within room.
- Pre-assessment telephone and face to face.
- Discharge area/ Anti coagulation.
- Recoveries both Male and Female
- Infusion with training and support if required.
- Admission (maybe for more than 1 room).
- Undertaking lists in all areas of the Hospital.
- Moving to another area if the needs of the trust require this.
- Working over allotted time if the patient is compromised and cannot be discharged or moved to another area.
Please refer to job description & person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience/certificate
- First level Registered Nurse
- Understanding Clinical Governance
- Experience working on a ward or theatre environment
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Experience/certificate
- Immediate Life Support D32/D34 NVQ Assessor Mentorship or ENB 998 ENB 906 or equivalent First level registered nurse
- IT Skills
- Understanding of the Endoscopy Procedures
- IV Cannulation/ Venepuncture
Endoscopy experience
Essential
Desirable
Problem Solving
Essential
- Evidence of problem solving in previous role
Desirable
- Evidence of problem solving in previous role
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience/certificate
- First level Registered Nurse
- Understanding Clinical Governance
- Experience working on a ward or theatre environment
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Experience/certificate
- Immediate Life Support D32/D34 NVQ Assessor Mentorship or ENB 998 ENB 906 or equivalent First level registered nurse
- IT Skills
- Understanding of the Endoscopy Procedures
- IV Cannulation/ Venepuncture
Endoscopy experience
Essential
Desirable
Problem Solving
Essential
- Evidence of problem solving in previous role
Desirable
- Evidence of problem solving in previous role
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
