Job summary
We are delighted to share we have vacancies for band 5 staff
nurses to join the endoscopy team at Bishop Auckland following our expansion
and refurbishment of the unit.
Within endoscopy no two days are the same, we are looking to
recruit highly motivated, dynamic, forward thinking nurses, to help provide a
safe high quality service to patients trust wide.
The endoscopy service provides a range of
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for both inpatients and outpatients
carried out within our 4 procedure rooms. We are also proud to being accredited
for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
Main duties of the job
Our
nurses ensure the safe admission, recovery and discharge of patients, as well
as assisting our Consultants and Nurse Endoscopists within the procedure room.
Patients attend the endoscopy department for various different endoscopic
procedures; colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy and
cystoscopy as well as some therapeutic procedures. Patients are referred into
the endoscopy service via different routes; GP referrals, surveillance
programmes, bowel cancer screening programmes or referred via the
multi-disciplinary team. We are proud to provide a comprehensive in house
training programme which ensures nurses feel supported and competent in their
abilities. We also participate in a out of hours on call rota with Darlington
Memorial Hospital acute site.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
provide a detailed and supported training programme to ensure all competencies
are achieved and assessed via knowledge and practice. When you join the
endoscopy team we would ensure a mentor is allocated who would hold regular
meetings with their trainee to guarantee a friendly and supported working
environment. Your mentor would support you though all areas of the endoscopy
training programme; admissions, recovery and in the procedure rooms. We are
also delighted to offer endoscopy based online training resources and sim study
days to enhance your learning experience. There are numerous career progression
avenues within the service, whether its becoming a Nurse Endoscopist, senior
nurse or specialist nurse within one of the multidisciplinary teams we work
closely with. If you want to work within a friendly, supportive environment,
are willing to learn and are a good team player, feel free to contact us for
more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
provide a detailed and supported training programme to ensure all competencies
are achieved and assessed via knowledge and practice. When you join the
endoscopy team we would ensure a mentor is allocated who would hold regular
meetings with their trainee to guarantee a friendly and supported working
environment. Your mentor would support you though all areas of the endoscopy
training programme; admissions, recovery and in the procedure rooms. We are
also delighted to offer endoscopy based online training resources and sim study
days to enhance your learning experience. There are numerous career progression
avenues within the service, whether its becoming a Nurse Endoscopist, senior
nurse or specialist nurse within one of the multidisciplinary teams we work
closely with. If you want to work within a friendly, supportive environment,
are willing to learn and are a good team player, feel free to contact us for
more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to NMC registration to part 1 of the NMC register.
- Valid NMC PIN or awaiting PIN
- Evidence of continual professional development. (desirable)
Desirable
- Endoscopy related qualifications
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
- Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional help and advice
- Will provide leadership in the delivery of care for people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first and providing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate.
- Safely lead and manage the nursing care of a group of people, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patient care.
Desirable
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Prepared to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision
- IV cannulation
- Venepunture
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Will support, supervise and assess students in the delivery of nursing care, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback, and evaluating and documenting their performance within the clinical setting.
- Will promote health and healthy lifestyle choices and provide information in accessible ways to help people understand and make decisions about their health, life choices, illness and care.
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- RGN recognised by the NMC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to NMC registration to part 1 of the NMC register.
- Valid NMC PIN or awaiting PIN
- Evidence of continual professional development. (desirable)
Desirable
- Endoscopy related qualifications
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
- Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional help and advice
- Will provide leadership in the delivery of care for people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first and providing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate.
- Safely lead and manage the nursing care of a group of people, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patient care.
Desirable
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Prepared to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision
- IV cannulation
- Venepunture
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Will support, supervise and assess students in the delivery of nursing care, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback, and evaluating and documenting their performance within the clinical setting.
- Will promote health and healthy lifestyle choices and provide information in accessible ways to help people understand and make decisions about their health, life choices, illness and care.
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- RGN recognised by the NMC
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
