Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for permanent a Staff Nurse position within the  Endoscopy Department, which is a JAG Accredited department.

The Endoscopy staff nurse is expected to support the senior staff in development of the service, showing professional & personal development. It is essential that the post holder can work within a diverse team, provide autonomous decision making and be aware of their limitations in accordance with NMC. The role involves the ability to integrate, communicate, support and be a role model to a wide multi-disciplinary group in a centre of excellence.

The Endoscopy department has three procedure rooms for all endoscopy procedures and is extremely efficient with an excellent productivity record .

We are looking for someone who has the motivation, drive and commitment to help deliver an outstanding endoscopy service. You will work as a professional role model, demonstrating flexibility, excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the team leader responsible for providing effective Endoscopy Services;

Acting as the patient’s advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages;

To be aware of the need to adhere to the Trust’s policy on valuing equality and diversity in the workplace, which incorporates the patients’ / visitors’ and staff perspective; 

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

Maintain contemporary detailed nursing documentation, documenting the condition and progress of the patient and report to medical staff an/or senior nursing staff any areas of concern.

Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with the agreed Trust policies and guidelines.  

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.

Understand and support Pathway to Excellence philosophy and standards.

The post holder will work closely with the nursing team, health care assistants, wider endoscopy team including the pre assessment team, colorectal team, pathology, radiology and cancer services in the trust and have a strong clinical commitment to the Endoscopy service.

Working for our organisation

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.