Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for two Staff Nurses (Band 5) to join our Endoscopy Department at The London Clinic. We are offering a competitive inclusive salary range of £36,450 - £46,014 per annum.
The London Clinic's JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit is a progressive and dynamic service offering a wide range of complex and diagnostic endoscopic procedures. Due to an increase in demand and the continued development of this service, an exciting opportunity for two Staff Nurses (B5) has arisen.
Interviews will be conducted Friday 10th January 2025.
Main duties of the job
As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe management and care of patients in the following areas: endoscopy pre-assessment, all endoscopy procedures, recovery post procedure (including general anaesthetics), and discharge from services. You will plan and implement nursing care for patients accessing all endoscopy services, and support patients with their diagnosis and treatment plans.
About us
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures, plus a range of cancer services.
We are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties:
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for patients.
- Maintain high standards of nursing care, and support junior staff to do the same.
- Liaise with medical and para-medical staff, ensuring effective communication is maintained.
- Takes all measures to ensure the safety of the patient - reporting all accidents and incidents and completing relevant documentation, and taking appropriate action when necessary.
- Ensure safe and quality care for all services users.
For a further details on this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties:
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for patients.
- Maintain high standards of nursing care, and support junior staff to do the same.
- Liaise with medical and para-medical staff, ensuring effective communication is maintained.
- Takes all measures to ensure the safety of the patient - reporting all accidents and incidents and completing relevant documentation, and taking appropriate action when necessary.
- Ensure safe and quality care for all services users.
For a further details on this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Ability to work well in a team
- Able to maintain service user confidentiality at all times
- Understand and respect confidential nature of care work environment/role
- Able to cope with sensitive nature of work
- Adaptability and flexibility with variable workloads
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to recognise when to escalate concerns
- Approachable and motivated, with a positive and caring attitude
- Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied workload
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Flexibility to cover shifts/clinics
- Ability to use own initiative as required
- Able to treat people with respect and compassion, ensuring a non-judgemental attitude at all times
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing of Health Studies
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Counselling qualification
- Post-grad Endoscopy/related subject qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a busy health care setting
Desirable
- Experience in endoscopy or related speciality
- Experience coordinating workload for a team
- Experience supporting students/junior staff
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Ability to work well in a team
- Able to maintain service user confidentiality at all times
- Understand and respect confidential nature of care work environment/role
- Able to cope with sensitive nature of work
- Adaptability and flexibility with variable workloads
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to recognise when to escalate concerns
- Approachable and motivated, with a positive and caring attitude
- Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied workload
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Flexibility to cover shifts/clinics
- Ability to use own initiative as required
- Able to treat people with respect and compassion, ensuring a non-judgemental attitude at all times
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing of Health Studies
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Counselling qualification
- Post-grad Endoscopy/related subject qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a busy health care setting
Desirable
- Experience in endoscopy or related speciality
- Experience coordinating workload for a team
- Experience supporting students/junior staff
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).
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).
