Endoscopy Practitioner

Manx Care

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Job summary

Would you love to work in a stunning location, somewhere that offers great career development and where you can achieve a great work-life balance? We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Endoscopy Practitioner to join our team within Manx Care at Nobles Hospital! Our terms and conditions are not Agenda for Change; however our pay bands equate to the UK NHS bands and have advantageous pay scales.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients, to ensure delivery of a high standard of nursing care. Assist the endoscopy team in the delivery of care within the endoscopy unit. To assist as directed by medical and nursing staff during endoscopy procedures requiring sedation and/or local anaesthesia. Perform a range of clinical and non-clinical duties as directed by the Registered Practitioner. Following training assist in the decontamination of endoscopes and within the clean room in accordance with guidelines, policies and procedures. Organise own workload to ensure that the interests of patients are paramount. Must not, by act or omission, endanger themselves or others and must report all untoward occurrences and incidents. Responsible for maintaining patient healthcare records to agreed standards in line with Professional and organisational guidelines. Supervise junior staff / students who are providing care to patients. Maintain professional registration and Revalidation requirements of the NMC and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). Adhere to the NMC and HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and associated guidelines.

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Date posted

26 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,540 to £39,990 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-017187

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

We have 2 vacancies available at 37 Hours 30 Minutes per week and 18 hours per week. There is a section in our online application form for your to indicate which role you're interested in. 

About the role and our team

We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Endoscopy Practitioner to join our team within Manx Care at Noble’s Hospital!

You will be part of our friendly, hardworking Endoscopy Team, responsible for the nursing assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

You will perform a range of clinical and non-clinical duties, some of these responsibilities will include:

  • Organising and prioritising your own workload
  • Assisting in the decontamination of endoscopes (following training)
  • Supervising junior staff/students who are providing care to patients
  • Contributing to the effective discharge planning of patients
  • Assisting during endoscopy procedures requiring sedation and/or local anaesthesia
  • Maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team

If you would like to work with a supportive team in a dynamic, well-established but continually developing unit where we are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients, we would love to hear from you!

What can this role offer me?

  • By joining us you’ll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS
  • Developing our team to be the best they can be is important to us and we actively support your own personal career goals, aspirations and development
  • We offer competitive salaries which tend to be higher than UK salaries with opportunities for annual pay increases for many roles. We offer shift allowances of:
    • Time + 30% for work after 8pm
    • Time + 60% for work on Sundays and Bank Holidays
  • You will enjoy generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 public holidays
  • For candidates not on the Isle of Man we will reimburse your interview expenses and give you a relocation package of up to £7,000 to get you, your things and your family to the island. You will also be eligible for housing assistance to help contribute towards your mortgage or rent on the island
  • For those relocating or returning to the island you will receive a refund on your national insurance contributions made in your first year, this could be up to £4,400!
  • Great on site facilities and free car parking

About the Island and relocating

Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!

There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have 2 vacancies available at 37 Hours 30 Minutes per week and 18 hours per week. There is a section in our online application form for your to indicate which role you're interested in. 

About the role and our team

We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Endoscopy Practitioner to join our team within Manx Care at Noble’s Hospital!

You will be part of our friendly, hardworking Endoscopy Team, responsible for the nursing assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

You will perform a range of clinical and non-clinical duties, some of these responsibilities will include:

  • Organising and prioritising your own workload
  • Assisting in the decontamination of endoscopes (following training)
  • Supervising junior staff/students who are providing care to patients
  • Contributing to the effective discharge planning of patients
  • Assisting during endoscopy procedures requiring sedation and/or local anaesthesia
  • Maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team

If you would like to work with a supportive team in a dynamic, well-established but continually developing unit where we are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients, we would love to hear from you!

What can this role offer me?

  • By joining us you’ll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS
  • Developing our team to be the best they can be is important to us and we actively support your own personal career goals, aspirations and development
  • We offer competitive salaries which tend to be higher than UK salaries with opportunities for annual pay increases for many roles. We offer shift allowances of:
    • Time + 30% for work after 8pm
    • Time + 60% for work on Sundays and Bank Holidays
  • You will enjoy generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 public holidays
  • For candidates not on the Isle of Man we will reimburse your interview expenses and give you a relocation package of up to £7,000 to get you, your things and your family to the island. You will also be eligible for housing assistance to help contribute towards your mortgage or rent on the island
  • For those relocating or returning to the island you will receive a refund on your national insurance contributions made in your first year, this could be up to £4,400!
  • Great on site facilities and free car parking

About the Island and relocating

Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!

There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Operating Department Practitioner on HCPC register.
  • Basic Life Support.
  • Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to see full details of the skills, experience and attributes required for this role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Operating Department Practitioner on HCPC register.
  • Basic Life Support.
  • Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to see full details of the skills, experience and attributes required for this role.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Mary Walmsley

Mary.Walmsley@nobles.dhss.gov.im

Date posted

26 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,540 to £39,990 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-017187

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


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