Endoscopy Staff Nurse

Job title:

Endoscopy Staff Nurse

Company:

NHS

Job description

The Mile End Early Diagnosis Centre (MEEDC) is a brand-new service for North East London (NEL) which opened in March 2021, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, to support early diagnosis of cancer for the local population, and the first of its kind nationally.The MEEDC will operate as a system resource for the three main providers within NEL covering the 7 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG), providing additional capacity in-hours, consisting of two endoscopy rooms, two ultrasound rooms and a decontamination unit. This capacity will be used primarily for cancer surveillance; however, any remaining capacity will be used to support urgent referrals. The key aim for the MEEDC is to provide person centred care, reducing variation across NEL and ensuring a high-quality diagnostic service for the local population.There are a number of exciting opportunities arising within this brand-new service at Mile End Hospital, for highly skilled, knowledgeable, dynamic and innovative individuals.Main duties of the jobAdmit patients for endoscopic procedures prepare and assist during endoscopic procedures; recover patients working in the MEEDC Endoscopy unit’s recovery area and providing support to the Junior Sisters and Charge Nurses to ensure the smooth running of the unit.Discharge patients home post procedure, to offer health education to patients about diet and medication post procedure.Work as part of a large team to ensure the welfare of patients and staff.Work in conjunction with the Senior and Junior Sisters/Charge Nurses in the endoscopy Unit, to ensure the unit is staffed appropriately and that all staff are trained to meet the demands of this growing service.Participate in training programmes within the MEEDC as well as the wider Trust.Be part of a team of endoscopic experts within the Barts Health NHS Trust, helping to line manage the health care assistants; be actively involved in the recruitment and appraisal of all staff in the area, and the development of further training for this group of staff.About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Date posted11 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum incContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number259-7142005RLHJob locationsMile End HospitalLondonE14DGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered Nurse – General with valid NMC registration
• Evidence of Contniuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• Endoscopy-related training/ certificates (Endo1 Course)

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in acute care or clinical setting
• Experience of providing front line customer service

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an endoscopy setting
• Experience with sedation and post-procedure recovery

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge and understanding of patient safety, dignity, and infection prevention and control principles
• Knowledge of common medications for prevalent comorbidities, their administration, and adherence to safety protocols

Desirable

• Familiarity with JAG accreditation standards
• Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and the decontamination process

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered Nurse – General with valid NMC registration
• Evidence of Contniuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• Endoscopy-related training/ certificates (Endo1 Course)

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in acute care or clinical setting
• Experience of providing front line customer service

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an endoscopy setting
• Experience with sedation and post-procedure recovery

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge and understanding of patient safety, dignity, and infection prevention and control principles
• Knowledge of common medications for prevalent comorbidities, their administration, and adherence to safety protocols

Desirable

• Familiarity with JAG accreditation standards
• Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and the decontamination process

Expected salary

£35964 – 43780 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:08:59 GMT

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