Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing and Midwifrey
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 358-8087272-CSI
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Loughborough Hospital
- Town
- Loughborough
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Endoscopy Pre-Assessment Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Staff nurses to join our Pre-Assessment team based at Loughborough Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for exceptional registered nurses to gain knowledge, skills and experience in the pre-assessment of Endoscopy patients.
Endoscopy Pre-Assessment is a nurse led pre-assessment team for patients undergoing a range of endoscopic procedures. Our aim is to provide a holistic pre-assessment for our patients to ensure they are fully optimised for their procedure. You will have an excellent knowledge base and understanding of the importance of the pre-assessment role, previous endoscopy or pre-assessment experience is desirable.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients.
- Assist in and contribute to the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area.
- Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
- Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
- Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records.
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families
- Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for nurses who are enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are committed to providing high quality care. You will be fully supported by the team and receive appropriate orientation and training to fulfil the role.
You will need to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service and will also have the opportunity to work in the new community pre-assessment team based at Loughborough Hospital.
- You will work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
- Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency.
- Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a day-to-day.
- Supervise others and participate in their education and Where appropriate, act as a mentor/expert witness.
- Responsible for the effective and efficient use of clinical, physical and financial
- Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of others.
- Promote and practice the highest standards of prevention and control of infection at all times.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Person specification
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- Current driving License and access to a car for work purposes
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN with NMC PIN & no resrtictions to practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile
- Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice.
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Desirable criteria
- Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent
- Degree in nursing or health related subject
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential criteria
- Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
- Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working
- Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions
- Good Knowledge of IT
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
- Car driver and hold full driving licence.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise.
Desirable criteria
- Endoscopy Experience or Pre-assessment experience
Professional Development
Essential criteria
- Ongoing professional and personal development environment, and patient expectations
- Broad understanding of the trust values and how this translates into safe effective and high quality clinical care
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written skills
- Effective Communicator and negotiator
- Acts as a Clinical Role model and as a Mentor, Assessor and Support for learners within the ward or unit
Resource Management
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibility in managing efficient and effective use of resources Ability to set own goals and assess own progress against those goals Track record of reliability and achieving tasks set
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Colette Green
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07908450730
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