Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: On call service
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 x 8am to 6pm, Mon to Fri)
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-SO-9926
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Southend
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Endoscopy
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
We are seeking registered nurses to work within our Endoscopy team at Southend Hospital. With a firm belief in education you will be supported in your nursing development with an open door policy to the senior sister so you know you can always rely on having an ear to discuss your future and progress.
We strive to treat all staff fairly with respect and to develop you in your chosen pathway so that we mutually benefit from working together to give the best patient care we can.
You will need very good communication skills to network closely with other departments and multidisciplinary teams, and excellent patient care to manage your caseload of patients.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to access, plan, implement, evaluate, holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects our patient personal dignity and beliefs whilst maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff and promoting effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors.
You will act as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff including teaching and assessing, within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence based practice and assist in the management of the ward budget and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained advising of any shortfalls and taking action appropriate to their level of expertise.
In this role you will assist your Senior staff with service development and the overall implementation of relevant policies within the department, supporting the Senior Management team with formulation of long term strategic plans which require flexibility impacting across the whole Trust.
You will help to Identify strategies for increasing patient demand whilst being technically competent and clinically effective and maintaining a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Looking for move to where you can make a difference and be supported and encouraged, endoscopy could be the place for you?
Please see the attached JD for more details about this role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse with one years experience
- Ability to maintain and improve care standards
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviours and promote professional values
Desirable criteria
- Previous Endoscopy work experience
- Experience of caring for patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures
- Experience in Medical and Surgical Nursing
- Clinical skills in cannulation, blood taking and IV medication administration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work within good time management skills
Desirable criteria
- Basic computer skills
- Familiar with MSE IT systems
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Experience in teaching and understanding of continuous professional development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Donna kelly
- Job title
- Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 443 7530
- Additional information
Gemma Palmer
Deputy Ward Manager
0300 443 5929
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