Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 - Endoscopy Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work in a newly built hospital, in a JAG accredited Endoscopy unit.

We are looking for a full-time band 5 staff nurse, with endoscopy experience, to join our Endoscopy team at the QEH. You will be joining a well established and friendly team and will be given to opportunity to grow and develop as a nurse as a priority.

Main duties of the job

  • Assist in the delivery of a patient-centred, clinically effective and dynamic service from the patient's admission, recovery to discharge.
  • Act as a role model for other staff.
  • Assist the clinicians in the endoscopy procedure rooms.
  • Contribute to the development of action plans, protocols and pathways to ensure continuous quality improvement of the service.
  • Using the knowledge skills framework progress personal and professional knowledge and skills.
  • Undertake the mentorship/supervisory role in support of learners.

About us

The Endoscopy unit at Chasefarm is one of The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust hospitals and is located in the beautiful green area of Enfield! Newly built hospital, under 5 years and very digitally engaged as it provides exceptional care to all patients.

The endoscopy unit boast technically advanced equipment and accessories to help in diagnosing and treating all gastroenterology, respiratory and colorectal patients. The unit is JAG accredited and display high standards of care .

Details

Date posted

23 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,720 to £39,769 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-5584711

Job locations

Chasefarm Endoscopy

127 The Ridgeway,

Enfield

EN14AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include - admission, recovery, discharge of patients. Successful candidate will also be assisting mostly in the procedure rooms.

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race ,ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values (attached) and our Trust values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include - admission, recovery, discharge of patients. Successful candidate will also be assisting mostly in the procedure rooms.

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race ,ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values (attached) and our Trust values.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • First Level Registration
  • Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Post qualification in relevant speciality
  • Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

  • Must have knowledge of working in Endoscopy
  • Awareness of current professional nursing issues
  • Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • First Level Registration
  • Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Post qualification in relevant speciality
  • Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

  • Must have knowledge of working in Endoscopy
  • Awareness of current professional nursing issues
  • Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chasefarm Endoscopy

127 The Ridgeway,

Enfield

EN14AB


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chasefarm Endoscopy

127 The Ridgeway,

Enfield

EN14AB


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Line Manager

Janadean McDonald

janadean.mcdonald@nhs.net

02083751962

Details

Date posted

23 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,720 to £39,769 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-5584711

Job locations

Chasefarm Endoscopy

127 The Ridgeway,

Enfield

EN14AB


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