Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our growing team in our new Endoscopy building here at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn.
In our new, state of the art unit, we are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic registered practitioners to work in all areas of the department. This unmissable opportunity is suitable either for a practitioner who already works in Endoscopy or is interested in learning Endoscopy.
This busy unit works over 6 days a week, offering a service to both out-patients and in-patients offering diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adults and also participates in an out of hours on call rota.
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
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As a Registered Practitioner you will work with all members of the Ward/Department clinical team and within the multi-disciplinary framework.
You will maintain a high standard of patient care under thedirection of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse, taking the lead in clinical areas when competent, in the absence of a senior member of staff.
At all times, you will work in accordance with the principles governed by the NMC / HCPC and Trust Policies.
You will provide high standards of care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures
You will adhere to the hospitals trust values and incorporate these into your daily work
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is a 500-bed district general hospital which competes on a national level in a number of areas. We are the only acute provider within a 40 miles radius and have a key role as part of the local health economy.
We are an incredibly friendly and forward thinking Trust, which places a great emphasis on the importance of staff in providing the best possible healthcare for the people of West Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. In recent years, the building has received a number of exciting renovation projects, which are aimed to provide a good experience for our patients but also for our hard working teams. We can now boast some of the best surgical theatres in the country, a specialist Breast Care Unit and a Midwife Led Birth Unit.
We have a strong ethos of being part of a team with everyone being valued and playing their part to achieve the future success of the hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this role.
This vacancy is for Registered Practitioners with full NMC or HCPC registration in the UK. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.
However we do support Internationally Trained Nurses with their OSCE through the Norfolk and Waveney Recruitment Hub InternationalNurseRecruitmentHub@jpaget.nhs.uk. Please note that we adhere to the NHS Code of Practice and cannot recruit from red list countries https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-international-recruitment
If you are a new registrant, we look forward to welcoming you onto the RCN accredited Preceptorship Academy at the QEH. This programme offers a supportive development transition into your new role as a registered member of the team. If you would like further information, please email the team Preceptorship@qehkl.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this role.
This vacancy is for Registered Practitioners with full NMC or HCPC registration in the UK. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.
However we do support Internationally Trained Nurses with their OSCE through the Norfolk and Waveney Recruitment Hub InternationalNurseRecruitmentHub@jpaget.nhs.uk. Please note that we adhere to the NHS Code of Practice and cannot recruit from red list countries https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-international-recruitment
If you are a new registrant, we look forward to welcoming you onto the RCN accredited Preceptorship Academy at the QEH. This programme offers a supportive development transition into your new role as a registered member of the team. If you would like further information, please email the team Preceptorship@qehkl.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with the NMC / HCPC
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing or Operating Theatre Practitioner
Desirable
- Undertaken mentorship training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of looking after patients in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of using endoscopy equipment
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide holistic nursing care
- Good organisational and team building skills
- Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC/HCPC and IPAC
- Accurate documentation with attention to detail
- Confident and calm attitude with an ability to work under pressure
Aptitude
Essential
- Professional
- Motivated, enthusiastic and able to show initiative
- Compassionate
- Punctual and reliable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with the NMC / HCPC
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing or Operating Theatre Practitioner
Desirable
- Undertaken mentorship training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of looking after patients in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of using endoscopy equipment
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide holistic nursing care
- Good organisational and team building skills
- Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC/HCPC and IPAC
- Accurate documentation with attention to detail
- Confident and calm attitude with an ability to work under pressure
Aptitude
Essential
- Professional
- Motivated, enthusiastic and able to show initiative
- Compassionate
- Punctual and reliable
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).
