Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy Staff Nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6374916-JUL24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse - Endoscopy
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
** We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses **
An exciting opportunity to work within a busy JAG accredited 5 roomed Endoscopy unit.
We offer full in-house and external training to progress knowledge and maintain skills within the field of Endoscopy.
The Staff Nurse Endoscopy will have worked as part of the Endoscopy team as a team leader, ensuring an effective Endoscopy services provided within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will provide leadership within this area ensuring an effective Endoscopy service with responsibility for standards of care within the respective area.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be required to provide a high standard of patient care and service within the Endoscopy Unit across the Trust.
- The post holder is expected to be an effective member of the Endoscopy Team- responsible for assessing, admitting, assisting in procedures, recovery, infusions and discharging of patients.
- The post holder is required to work as part of the Team committed in
delivering and improving high standard of Endoscopy Care within the Trust.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Working in All rooms with support and training if required. Including all aspects of role within room.
- Pre-assessment telephone and face to face.
- Discharge area/ Anti coagulation.
- Recoveries both Male and Female
- Infusion with training and support if required.
- Admission (maybe for more than 1 room).
- Undertaking lists in all areas of the Hospital.
- Moving to another area if the needs of the trust require this.
- Working over allotted time if the patient is compromised and cannot be discharged or moved to another area.
Please refer to job description & person specification for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Experience/certificate
- First level Registered Nurse
- Understanding Clinical Governance
- Experience working on a ward or theatre environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience/certificate
- Immediate Life Support D32/D34 NVQ Assessor Mentorship or ENB 998 ENB 906 or equivalent First level registered nurse
- IT Skills
- Endoscopy Procedures IV Cannulation
Endoscopy experiance
Essential criteria
- Interview/DOPs Forms
Desirable criteria
- Interview/DOPs Forms
Problem Solving
Essential criteria
- Evidence of problem solving in previous role
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of problem solving in previous role
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Irene Munda
- Job title
- Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
01903 205111 Ext: 84856
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