Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and flexible Registered Nurse to join our busy Endoscopy Unit at Homerton Healthcare . Our unit is JAG accredited and is expanding to meet the needs of our local community. The successful nurse will cover admissions, discharge, assisting in procedure rooms and recovery amongst other roles.
You will be supported by the senior nursing team within the unit and the medical team as well.
Main duties of the job
This post offers the candidate the opportunity to learn or enhance their existing skills in caring for patients undergoing investigative procedures and treatments as well as providing support for the patient and their family.
The successful candidate will need to be able to work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate a willingness to learn and further develop their career.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within an endoscopy department
- Experience of Endoscopic procedures
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of current issues in healtcare practice
- Understanding of research based practice
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Academic course relevant to Endoscopy
- Mentorship course /ENB 998/SLICE or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Understanding of the Trust Values
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within an endoscopy department
- Experience of Endoscopic procedures
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of current issues in healtcare practice
- Understanding of research based practice
- Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Academic course relevant to Endoscopy
- Mentorship course /ENB 998/SLICE or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Understanding of the Trust Values
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).
