Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated registered nurses to join our team. Our Endoscopy unit is dynamic, progressive and undertakes a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for both outpatients and inpatients.We are a Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accredited unit and we provide Bowel Cancer Screening service to the local population. Our unit have also been recently refurbished to a high standard.We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent preceptor support to achieve endoscopy specific competencies.The Endoscopy Unit is operational Monday - Saturday 08.00-18.00; this may change to a 7 day service. We also provide an out of hours 24/7 gastrointestinal bleed service. The successful applicant would be expected to demonstrate flexibility and take an active role in the on-call service once their induction period is complete.
Main duties of the job
To participate within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering appropriate safe patient care in a timely fashion working towards the role of Team Leader providing clinical expertise ensuring the delivery of appropriate safe patient care.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment
Desirable
- Experience of chosen speciality
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective interpersonal/ communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own and others workload, matching needs and skills
- Teamwork
- Basic Life Support
- Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
Desirable
- IT skills, ECDL qualification
- Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to specialty
- Basic presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment
Desirable
- Experience of chosen speciality
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective interpersonal/ communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own and others workload, matching needs and skills
- Teamwork
- Basic Life Support
- Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
Desirable
- IT skills, ECDL qualification
- Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to specialty
- Basic presentation 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).
