Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

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Job summary

We currently have three endoscopy units across three sites, The Birmingham Treatment Centre (BTC), Sandwell Health Campus and the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH). We are Looking for qualified nurses with PIN number, or newly qualified awaiting their PIN. The applicant should have post registration experience, be able to delegate duties, co-ordinate, show leadership skills or willing to develop. Applicant should have completed a mentorship program/SLAIP or ENB998 to mentor student nurses or willing to complete this course. Their are many opportunities to joining our Trust and department such as progressing to Band 6 role, or becoming a Clinical Nurse Endoscopist. Our Endoscopy Unit is JAG Accredited, we have been recognised as the Teaching/Training Hub for staff, our nursing staff currently assist with training at BCU to other Endoscopy Nursing staff from different Trust. the Applicant should want to Develop self and ensure their competencies are kept up to date, willing to learn and expand and their role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for skilled and newly qualified nurses to join our growing Endoscopy Team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, industrious, compassionate, shows commitment and strive to maintain the highest standard of care for patients and act as a patient advocate. The applicant will maintain their own mandatory training, ensure their competencies are kept up to date in accordance with NMC guidelines and Uphold Trust guidelines/protocols. Maintain confidentiality with patients and colleagues, adhere to Infection Control guidelines and Health and Safety at work , work within their own limitations. able to work as part of a team. Duties include admitting and discharging patients, work alongside very experienced Endoscopy Nurses in the procedure rooms, trained to competently and independently take charge of a procedure room. Having excellent communication skills either verbally or written, able to prioritise work load, able to deal with/manage conflict.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-ME-7293373

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties for nursing staff on the Endoscopy Unit is admitting, discharging of patients, looking after patients pre, post and during procedures.

Staff will be trained in assisting with Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures, staff will also participate in our 24hr on call service, cross site working/rotation is also part of the role. Endoscopy is a specialised area, where staff are given competency documents on starting, newly qualified nurses will have to complete Preceptorship course to develop themselves. Another area of training is staff completing JETS competency, which is the gateway to work in Endoscopy Unit across the country.

Staff will work alongside their mentor and our Practice Development Nurse (PDN) to complete competencies. Any transferrable skills such as cannulation, carrying out ECG, venepunture, leading the team , essential IT skills etc., will be beneficial to the role of staff nurse on the unit, having leadership skills, willing to act as Link Nurse, act as a mentor to newly qualified nurses. Be able to plan, assess and implement a plan involving patients or carers

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties for nursing staff on the Endoscopy Unit is admitting, discharging of patients, looking after patients pre, post and during procedures.

Staff will be trained in assisting with Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures, staff will also participate in our 24hr on call service, cross site working/rotation is also part of the role. Endoscopy is a specialised area, where staff are given competency documents on starting, newly qualified nurses will have to complete Preceptorship course to develop themselves. Another area of training is staff completing JETS competency, which is the gateway to work in Endoscopy Unit across the country.

Staff will work alongside their mentor and our Practice Development Nurse (PDN) to complete competencies. Any transferrable skills such as cannulation, carrying out ECG, venepunture, leading the team , essential IT skills etc., will be beneficial to the role of staff nurse on the unit, having leadership skills, willing to act as Link Nurse, act as a mentor to newly qualified nurses. Be able to plan, assess and implement a plan involving patients or carers

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant clinical post registration experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN (Adult) with current NMC registration

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification
  • Assessing qualification
  • Speciality specific qualifications
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant clinical post registration experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN (Adult) with current NMC registration

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification
  • Assessing qualification
  • Speciality specific qualifications

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Senior Sister

Joelle Smith

joelle.smith@nhs.net

01215072409

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-ME-7293373

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Birmingham

B18 7QH


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