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Job summary

Main area
Endoscopy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
418-MED5563-JB-R
Employer
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Town
Luton
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Band 5 Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

This is an exciting time to join our ever-growing Endoscopy Unit. We are introducing new and innovative procedures and want to grow our highly skilled workforce to complement this.  

Endoscopy at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is a JAG-accredited unit running a seven-day service, using a range of latest technology to treat our patients to the highest standard at all times.

Our skilled nursing team are trained to consent, assist with procedures, recover and discharge patients along with being trained to undertake technical aspects of the role including the handling of endoscopes and other clinical devices.

If you are a newly qualified or an established registered nurse that wishes to specialise in endoscopy and learn new skills  and feel that you can bring high quality care and compassion to our unit, please apply for this position. 

 

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care.

To work closely with the Endoscopy Operational Manager, Ward Managers and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the Endoscopy department environment.

To carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and / or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

 

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 

  • Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.
  • To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.
  • Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient’s condition and safety.

Please see detailed Job Description attached.

Person specification

NMC Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Current Acute Registered Nurse with the NMC
  • Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship or teaching qualification

Good communication skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Desirable criteria
  • Counselling or coaching skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Desirable criteria
  • Previous Endoscopy experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel
Desirable criteria
  • Venepuncture ,Cannulation and Competent in the administration of intravenous medication

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024Employer with Heart

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kelly-Jo Toomey
Job title
Endoscopy Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01582 718486