Staff Nurse (Band 5) OCC Endoscopy unit

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking to complete our hard-working, cohesive endoscopy team in Sutton. Having the opportunity to work in the newest built NHS hospital in London with the latest and state of the art endoscopy equipment, the successful candidate would also have the access to our training and development programme within endoscopy and additional formal education opportunities through the Royal Marsden School in Chelsea.

If you are an experienced endoscopy nurse that has a proven skills and competencies in doing pre-assessment, procedure room assisting and recovery post sedation and general anaesthetic of an endoscopy patient, including experience in shift coordination of a busy endoscopy unit, we would like to hear from you!

There is no better time to join the Endoscopy team in Sutton as exciting developmental opportunities to grow as a nurse within endoscopy with upcoming projects that the successful candidate would be a part of including the unit's JAG accreditation bid and expansion of new services.

Main duties of the job

  • To work as a member of the endoscopy team. To be responsible for the care of patients attending theEndoscopy Suite from pre-assessment through to discharge.
  • The post holder is expected to deliver ahigh standard of individualised patient care, and to be will required to develop competence in the management of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures the use of endoscopy equipment and accessories, including decontamination

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282- SB1121883

Job locations

Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

2.1 Following the appropriate training, undertake comprehensive telephone pre-assessments, includingappropriate action for warfarin and diabetes management2.2 Ensuring that accurate information regarding the endoscopy procedure is given to the patient.2.3 Following required training and completion of endoscopy specific competencies, take consent forspecific procedures2.4 To interpret and act upon blood results (with guidance from Charge nurse/senior staff nurse)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

2.1 Following the appropriate training, undertake comprehensive telephone pre-assessments, includingappropriate action for warfarin and diabetes management2.2 Ensuring that accurate information regarding the endoscopy procedure is given to the patient.2.3 Following required training and completion of endoscopy specific competencies, take consent forspecific procedures2.4 To interpret and act upon blood results (with guidance from Charge nurse/senior staff nurse)

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

  • First level registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Oncology qualification
  • 18 months relevant post registration nursing experience
  • Experience in Intravenous Drug Administration

Special Aptitudes and Disposition

Essential

  • Computer Literacy
Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

  • First level registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Oncology qualification
  • 18 months relevant post registration nursing experience
  • Experience in Intravenous Drug Administration

Special Aptitudes and Disposition

Essential

  • Computer Literacy

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Maria Dulce Dalumpines

Maria.Dalumpines@rmh.nhs.uk

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282- SB1121883

Job locations

Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


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