Job summary
This is a brand new role supporting our newly established GA/Propofol lists here at Manchester Royal Infirmary Endoscopy Unit. This is a really exciting time to join a fantastic and enthusiastic team who always strive to achieve excellence The Endoscopy Unit here at Manchester Royal Infirmary of the largest tertiary referral centres in the North West and we are excited to be extending our service to cover 7 days.With access to 5 procedure rooms here on the MRI Central site, our procedures are varied and diverse and include diagnostics and major therapeutics, gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy , colonoscopy, PEG insertion, bronchoscopy, double balloon enteroscopy, endoscopic ultrasound & ultrasound guided therapy, ERCP & spyglass/HALO radiofrequency ablation. What's more, we also host the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and Bowel Scope Service so they're a real range of specialisms to develop your skills and experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for ensuring immediate care to relevant client group and will work primarily within the Endoscopy Unit based at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care for these patients supporting and guiding junior staff in the process.
The postholder will be responsible for assisting theanaesthetist on the Endoscopy GA/Propofol lists both in the Endoscopy Unit and in MRI Theatres as required. The postholder will be trained to assist in all Endoscopy procedures within the unit. The postholder will work with the senior team to ensure ongoing IQP work in the Units Recovery areas taking part in audits. The post holder will act as a positive rolemodel within the department for staff, patients and carers.
Please note that this position will be 37.5 hours over the course of 7 days, as the Endoscopy service will be open Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 19:30.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £1.8bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating the most exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We're proud to be one of the major academic research centres and education providers in England and Research and Innovation is the heart of all we do, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We're also excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable and tackling climate change.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Join us and you'll work with some of the best people in the NHS, thriving in a Trust united in its values, purpose and commitment to our patients and a drive for continual innovation and improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Important Notice
From 1st April 2022 all NHS workers in England who have face to face or incidental contact with patients must have had their first and second vaccinations for COVID-19.
Only those with medical exemptions will be excluded from this requirement.
This mandatory requirement may apply to this position. If it does apply, you will be asked to provide evidence of vaccinations / exemption as part of the employment checks if you are offered the position.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and across our workforce. As an inclusive employer, if you have any special requirements to support you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Important Notice
From 1st April 2022 all NHS workers in England who have face to face or incidental contact with patients must have had their first and second vaccinations for COVID-19.
Only those with medical exemptions will be excluded from this requirement.
This mandatory requirement may apply to this position. If it does apply, you will be asked to provide evidence of vaccinations / exemption as part of the employment checks if you are offered the position.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and across our workforce. As an inclusive employer, if you have any special requirements to support you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Operating Department Practitioner
IV Therapy/Venepunture course
Essential
- 2 years Adult Theatre experience
Desirable
Mentorship Course/teaching
Essential
ERCP Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Competent in ERCP procedures
Experience in acute care
Essential
Desirable
Resuscitation/AIMs Course
Essential
Application well presented
Essential
- application well presented
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Operating Department Practitioner
IV Therapy/Venepunture course
Essential
- 2 years Adult Theatre experience
Desirable
Mentorship Course/teaching
Essential
ERCP Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Competent in ERCP procedures
Experience in acute care
Essential
Desirable
Resuscitation/AIMs Course
Essential
Application well presented
Essential
- application well presented
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
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).
