Job summary
We would be delighted to receive applications from candidates that Endoscopy or theatre scrub experience for this Endoscopy role.
Newcastle's Endoscopy service provides specialist screening for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of disorders affecting the digestive system. Our experienced team of medical and nursing specialists carry out over 15,000 endoscopic procedures every year.The teams are committed to providing the very best care in a safe and comfortable environment.
We have endoscopy units at both the RVI and Freeman hospitals, where our clinicians provide rapid diagnosis and many types of endoscopic treatments.
We are looking experienced Band 5 Nurses who are enthusiastic, progressive and highly motivated to join our busy teams in the Endoscopy departments.
You'll provide high-quality nursing care throughout the patient journey - this will include pre-assessment and caring for the patients through admission, procedures, recovery and discharge.If you have a clinical background in Endoscopy, have excellent communication skills and a commitment to excellent patient care delivery we would love to hear from you.
- Interview Date: 30 June 2025
- Full Time and Part Time available
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
We seek self-motivated, confident nurses with a natural aptitude for empathy and attentiveness, who can demonstrate a sensitive yet self-assured approach with patients who are often very scared and uncertain for their future.
Acting as an advocate for your patients, you will need authentic communication and listening skills, and the ability to build trust, considering all factors in their response to prognosis and treatment plans. This can require considerable resilience and insight and you will liaise with colleagues from many external partnership services, requiring good coordination and organisation skills.
Providing outstanding standards of care, takes a successful multi-disciplinary approach and you will work alongside a large team of talented individuals including medical, surgical, anaesthetic and intensive care teams, allied health professionals, pharmacists and many more.
Our teams also include many nurse specialists and as such there is great scope for progression to more specialist and other senior nursing and managerial roles.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
oFreeman Hospital
oRoyal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
oHealth Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
oNewcastle Dental Hospital
oNewcastle Fertility Centre
oNorthern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
oNorthern Genetics Service
oCramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit:Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle HospitalsandNewcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a multitude of opportunities for career development within our Trust. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in particular is extremely important to us, to ensure our staff can fully liberate their potential. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your skills and competencies with dedicated support from our Clinical Educators.
All of our clinical areas are supported and lead by experienced Matrons - contact details are available on our Trust website. Please make contact to find out more and you may be able to arrange an informal visit.
Job Purpose
Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care in the Peri-Operative environment.Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmesTo abide by Trust policies and procedures.Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for nurse in charge in their absence.Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code / Health and Care Professions Council standards of conduct, performance and ethics.Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.Participate in 24 hour on call service when appropriate to role
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a multitude of opportunities for career development within our Trust. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in particular is extremely important to us, to ensure our staff can fully liberate their potential. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your skills and competencies with dedicated support from our Clinical Educators.
All of our clinical areas are supported and lead by experienced Matrons - contact details are available on our Trust website. Please make contact to find out more and you may be able to arrange an informal visit.
Job Purpose
Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care in the Peri-Operative environment.Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmesTo abide by Trust policies and procedures.Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for nurse in charge in their absence.Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code / Health and Care Professions Council standards of conduct, performance and ethics.Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.Participate in 24 hour on call service when appropriate to role
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
- Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
SKILLS
Essential
Desirable
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant and recent clinical experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in speciality
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / ODP
- NMC / HCPC registration
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing / ODP completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
- Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
SKILLS
Essential
Desirable
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant and recent clinical experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in speciality
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / ODP
- NMC / HCPC registration
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing / ODP completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience
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).
