Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our welcoming team within the JAG-accredited Endoscopy Unit at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are keen to develop specialist clinical skills within a supportive and friendly environment.Our Endoscopy Unit delivers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, supporting Gastroenterologists, Surgeons and Nurse Endoscopists to provide high-quality patient care. Endoscopy is a dynamic and evolving speciality, offering continuous opportunities for professional development and learning.These posts are suitable for qualified nurses with an interest in Endoscopy, as well as those wishing to develop their career within a specialised clinical area.
Main duties of the job
Previous Endoscopy experience is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
Endoscopy offers an excellent environment in which to develop specialist clinical skills, and many of our nurses progress into advanced and specialist roles within Gastroenterology.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicants will demonstrate:
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* A commitment to delivering high standards of patient care
Postholders will work closely with colleagues to ensure the Unit remains compliant with JAG standards, and will contribute to audit, quality improvement and governance activities.
The role will be primarily based at Hemel Hempstead Endoscopy Unit, with the expectation to support other West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals sites when required. Once competencies have been achieved, staff will participate in weekend lists and the out-of-hours gastrointestinal bleed rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicants will demonstrate:
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* A commitment to delivering high standards of patient care
Postholders will work closely with colleagues to ensure the Unit remains compliant with JAG standards, and will contribute to audit, quality improvement and governance activities.
The role will be primarily based at Hemel Hempstead Endoscopy Unit, with the expectation to support other West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals sites when required. Once competencies have been achieved, staff will participate in weekend lists and the out-of-hours gastrointestinal bleed rota.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- NMC Registration.
Desirable
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- ILS
Knowledge:
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in healthcare.
- Knowledge of acute nursing.
- Understanding and alignment of NMC code of conduct.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness with NHS policies, CQC standards, and local clinical protocols.
- Knowledge of endoscopic procedures
- Awareness of decontamination processes
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience within an NHS setting.
- Experience working in an Endoscopy Unit
- Experience of gastroenterology or surgical nursing
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- NMC Registration.
Desirable
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- ILS
Knowledge:
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in healthcare.
- Knowledge of acute nursing.
- Understanding and alignment of NMC code of conduct.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness with NHS policies, CQC standards, and local clinical protocols.
- Knowledge of endoscopic procedures
- Awareness of decontamination processes
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience within an NHS setting.
- Experience working in an Endoscopy Unit
- Experience of gastroenterology or surgical nursing
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).
