Job summary
The Endoscopy Unit based at North Cambridgeshire Hospital, in Wisbech, is looking to recruit a dynamic Staff Nurse, to come and join our existing team.
The successful candidate will help take responsibility for the efficient and effective organisation of the ward / department team and the delivery of the Endoscopy service in the absence of the senior nursing staff.
If you are a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and would like to join an expanding team who are passionate about providing high quality care to their patients, then we want to hear from you.
The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to give high quality nursing care in this specialist diagnostic area of nursing.
Main duties of the job
Take responsibility for the efficient and effective organisation of the ward/department team and the delivery of the service in the absence of the senior nursing staff.
Assist in the delivery of a patient-centred, clinically effective and dynamic service from the patient's admission assessment and consent to discharge.
Act as a role model for other staff.
Contribute to the development of action plans, protocols and pathways to ensure continuous quality improvement of the service.
Using the knowledge skills framework to progress personal and professional knowledge and skills.
Undertake the mentorship role in support of learners.
About us
The North Cambridgeshire Hospital based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, and is part of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust King's Lynn, it is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire. We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network. Some specialist services and clinics are provided in community facilities, such as the North Cambridgeshire hospital in Wisbech.
In February 2022, the significant progress that has been made at QEH in just three years since 2019 was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as 'Good' in all of the core services they inspected, and recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures). We have an absolute determination to continuously improve care and services for our patients and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and details of the post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration in the UK. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.
However we do support Internationally Trained Nurses with their OSCE through the Norfolk and Waveney Recruitment Hub InternationalNurseRecruitmentHub@jpaget.nhs.uk. Please note that we adhere to the NHS Code of Practice and cannot recruit from red list countries https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-international-recruitment
If you are a new registrant, we look forward to welcoming you onto the RCN accredited Preceptorship Academy at the QEH. This programme offers a supportive development transition into your new role as a registered member of the team. If you would like further information, please email the team Preceptorship@qehkl.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and details of the post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration in the UK. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.
However we do support Internationally Trained Nurses with their OSCE through the Norfolk and Waveney Recruitment Hub InternationalNurseRecruitmentHub@jpaget.nhs.uk. Please note that we adhere to the NHS Code of Practice and cannot recruit from red list countries https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-international-recruitment
If you are a new registrant, we look forward to welcoming you onto the RCN accredited Preceptorship Academy at the QEH. This programme offers a supportive development transition into your new role as a registered member of the team. If you would like further information, please email the team Preceptorship@qehkl.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
Desirable
- Willingness to learn new skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of looking after patients in an endoscopy setting
- Relevant Post-Registration clinical experience
- Experience of using endoscopy equipment
Desirable
- Risk Management experience
- Clinical Governance experience
- Infection Prevention and Control experience
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Strong understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to assess and plan patient care from admission to discharge
- Ability to use IT to support clinical practice
Aptitude
Essential
- Professional
- Courteous and respectful
- Follows the Trust's values - Kindness, Wellness and Fairness
- Effective team worker
- Compassionate
- Motivated and enthusiastic showing initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
Desirable
- Willingness to learn new skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of looking after patients in an endoscopy setting
- Relevant Post-Registration clinical experience
- Experience of using endoscopy equipment
Desirable
- Risk Management experience
- Clinical Governance experience
- Infection Prevention and Control experience
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Strong understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to assess and plan patient care from admission to discharge
- Ability to use IT to support clinical practice
Aptitude
Essential
- Professional
- Courteous and respectful
- Follows the Trust's values - Kindness, Wellness and Fairness
- Effective team worker
- Compassionate
- Motivated and enthusiastic showing initiative
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).
