Job summary
Are you a Caring and Compassionate Nurse looking to make a difference to Patients and their Families?
We are looking to recruit a band 5 Pre-Assessment Nurse to deliver face-to-face and telephone pre- assessments for endoscopy procedures. You will be expected to deliver a minimal number of assessments each week.
Our speciality makes us exciting, ambitious and forward-thinking and we are looking for committed, enthusiastic, motivated and resilient individuals to join our nursing team in this exciting environment.
Main duties of the job
Here are some examples of the procedures we do:
GI procedures including; OGD/Colonoscopy/Flexible sigmoidoscopy/Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)/Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)/Manometry/ Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
This opportunity will allow the individual to work as part of our dedicated, hardworking and friendly team in our JAG accredited Endoscopy unit within the Trust. Although you will be based at Royal Stoke Hospital, you may be expected to provide cross site cover at County Hospital Endoscopy unit if needed.
As a successful applicant you will have excellent communication skills, be forward thinking and well organised, with a great positive attitude towards flexibility, learning and change. Your role will be to work as part of a team providing patient centred, clinically effective and compassionate care, in line with the Trust values which will ensure the patients have a positive Endoscopy experience.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information,
Previous Endoscopy experience is essential and understanding if the procedures undertaken in endoscopy.
Person specification
Qualifications and Education Essential criteria
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
- Endoscopy experience
Desirable criteria
- Degree
- Mentorship or willing to undertake
Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Excellent clinical skills
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- pre assessment
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Research and Development
- Knowledge of Endoscopy & JAG
In return to demonstration of commitment to your own personal professional development, we will provide extensive on-going training and personal development with annual appraisals and support from an experienced senior team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information,
Previous Endoscopy experience is essential and understanding if the procedures undertaken in endoscopy.
Person specification
Qualifications and Education Essential criteria
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
- Endoscopy experience
Desirable criteria
- Degree
- Mentorship or willing to undertake
Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Excellent clinical skills
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- pre assessment
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Research and Development
- Knowledge of Endoscopy & JAG
In return to demonstration of commitment to your own personal professional development, we will provide extensive on-going training and personal development with annual appraisals and support from an experienced senior team.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
clinical skills
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Endoscopy/Respiratory/ Theatre
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
clinical skills
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Endoscopy/Respiratory/ Theatre
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
