Job summary
Our JAG Accredited Endoscopy team warmly invite Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners, whether you are currently registered or due to qualify, to apply for a role in our growing and innovative team.
Our Endoscopy department has benefited from a huge investment with the construction of a new, state of the art department in 2018. The department is also a centre for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programmes.
Our Trust is investing in new technology including cystosponge and colon capsule to provide the latest diagnostic tests for patients. This is a really exiting time to join our expanding team.
We would welcome applications from candidates without previous experience in Endoscopy, but experience in an acute Trust is desirable.
Main duties of the job
As a Trust we offer our ODP's and Registered Nurses:
- A supernumerary period and ongoing mentoring
- Access to Education Centre, Library and Clinical Skills Lab with quality assured Clinical Educators
- Support and guidance with revalidation
- Our Unit manager in Endoscopy is keen to tell newly qualified nurses about our "fantastic two-year preceptorship.Our new starters are very well supported in our friendly, welcoming team." We also welcome applications from nurses returning to practice.
- Support with career development - existing band 5 staff have progressed onto Nurse Endoscopist and band 6 roles within the department
HDFT is committed to supporting staff at all times but in particular during the current Covid-19 period. Staff can access a range of online and over the phone support, wellbeing lounges, Freedom to Speak Up Guardians, Fairness Champions, the Chaplaincy, Staff Networks and Staff Governors.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes assisting the Endoscopist with a range of procedures, admitting and discharging patients and providing support and care for patients both pre and post procedure. Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached for more information. If you require further information please contact Grace Emovon on grace.emovon@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes assisting the Endoscopist with a range of procedures, admitting and discharging patients and providing support and care for patients both pre and post procedure. Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached for more information. If you require further information please contact Grace Emovon on grace.emovon@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC or NMC registration or working towards registration
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going learning and development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a fast paced clinical setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of endoscopic procedures.
- Experience of day-to-day co-ordination of a unit / ward in the absence of a senior professional
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of endoscopic procedures and the rationales underpinning them
- Able to demonstrate current skill set and how these skills can be transferred into endoscopy where required
Desirable
- Understanding of GRS and JAG
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC or NMC registration or working towards registration
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going learning and development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a fast paced clinical setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of endoscopic procedures.
- Experience of day-to-day co-ordination of a unit / ward in the absence of a senior professional
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of endoscopic procedures and the rationales underpinning them
- Able to demonstrate current skill set and how these skills can be transferred into endoscopy where required
Desirable
- Understanding of GRS and JAG
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).
