Job summary
The endoscopy unit at UCLH is one of the largest units in the UK, performing over 14,000 procedures a year. There are seven state-of-the-art endoscopy rooms and a 16-bay recovery area.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality diagnostic, screening and surveillance endoscopy, as well as innovative therapeutic endoscopy. We have one of the largest hepatobiliary and upper gastrointestinal (GI) therapeutic endoscopy services in the UK, offering some cutting-edge procedures to our patients.
UCLH is also the main North London screening centre for colorectal cancer and leads the way in engaging with our neighbouring services to provide care to a wide variety of patients. The endoscopy unit holds several live endoscopy courses each year and has an active academic portfolio of high impact international and national clinical studies.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a Named Nurse (with facilitation) and maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care provided
- Act as an advocate for the patient, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate
- Take the appropriate action to address any issues or risks
- Respect people's dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures
- Promote a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies
- Ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out, and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patient's condition
- Ensure safe and timely transfer of patients in accordance with UCLH policy
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching or mentor course
- BSc degree
Desirable
- qualification in relevant specialty
- Msc/Masters or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience in Endoscopy
- Demonstrates evidence of being part of a quality improvement initiative.
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Able to plan and deliver teaching sessions/programmes
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates effective multi -disciplinary team working.
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Provide evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio for revalidation
- Demonstrates awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
Assessment and Care Planning to Meet Health and Wellbeing Needs
Essential
- Able to work Autonomously and in a team
- Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Learning and Development
Essential
- Able to work on/under own initiative
- Demonstrates commitment to act as preceptor/facilitator
- Able to educate and teach others in a range of settings, e.g. formal/informal, trust-wide/local
Capacity and capability
Essential
- Able to support staff in acquisition of essential clinical skills and non-technical skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to shift patterns
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching or mentor course
- BSc degree
Desirable
- qualification in relevant specialty
- Msc/Masters or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience in Endoscopy
- Demonstrates evidence of being part of a quality improvement initiative.
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Able to plan and deliver teaching sessions/programmes
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates effective multi -disciplinary team working.
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Provide evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio for revalidation
- Demonstrates awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
Assessment and Care Planning to Meet Health and Wellbeing Needs
Essential
- Able to work Autonomously and in a team
- Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Learning and Development
Essential
- Able to work on/under own initiative
- Demonstrates commitment to act as preceptor/facilitator
- Able to educate and teach others in a range of settings, e.g. formal/informal, trust-wide/local
Capacity and capability
Essential
- Able to support staff in acquisition of essential clinical skills and non-technical skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to shift patterns
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).
