Job summary
We are looking for a full time band 6 Endoscopy nurse to join our team here at the William Harvey Hospital. While experience is preferable, full induction and training will be provided, depending on any previous experience you may have. We encourage and give staff the opportunity to develop their skills and competencies within this speciality. If you have the drive and enthusiasm, would like to be part of a growing service with new innovations including Bowel Cancer Screening, complex polypectomy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy and Bronchoscopy, then you could be just the person we are looking for.
Main duties of the job
East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust is expanding their Endoscopy Services to enable our patient's needs to be met seven days a week. If you would like to be part of these changes and developments we have the opportunity to recruit staff of all grades.
If you have the drive and enthusiasm, would like to be part of a growing service with new innovations including Bowel Cancer Screening, complex polypectomy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy and Bronchoscopy then you could be just the person we are looking for.
The William Harvey Hospital J.A.G. accredited Endoscopy Unit has a vacancy for a Band 6 Clinical Sister to come and work with us. Full induction and training will be provided depending on any previous experience you may have. We encourage and give staff the opportunity to develop their skills and competencies within this speciality.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Governance
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Clinical credibility
- Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG,IV Drugs and ILS
- Communication skills
- Facilitating Staff development and empowerment
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical Governance
- Knowledge of quality Improvement
- Understanding of the JAG process & GRS
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience at Band 5 in a hospital setting.
- Resolving user concerns effectively.
- Relevant endoscopy experience
- Continuous quality improvement.
- Mentorship
Desirable
- 3 years post registration experience in a variety of acute clinical settings.
- Managing change COSSH
- Key issues and development in GI nursing managing change
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent
- Evidence of teaching & developing teams
- Preparation of mentors or equivalent.
Desirable
- Previous experience within Endoscopy
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively.
- Good interpersonal skills. Calm under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision making and problem-solving skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
Desirable
- Health and safety
- Negotiation skills
Person Specification
Governance
Essential
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Clinical credibility
- Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG,IV Drugs and ILS
- Communication skills
- Facilitating Staff development and empowerment
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical Governance
- Knowledge of quality Improvement
- Understanding of the JAG process & GRS
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience at Band 5 in a hospital setting.
- Resolving user concerns effectively.
- Relevant endoscopy experience
- Continuous quality improvement.
- Mentorship
Desirable
- 3 years post registration experience in a variety of acute clinical settings.
- Managing change COSSH
- Key issues and development in GI nursing managing change
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent
- Evidence of teaching & developing teams
- Preparation of mentors or equivalent.
Desirable
- Previous experience within Endoscopy
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
Personal & Professional Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively.
- Good interpersonal skills. Calm under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision making and problem-solving skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
Desirable
- Health and safety
- Negotiation skills
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).
