Job overview

Whipps Cross University Hospital is part Barts Health NHS Trust which  is the largest Trusts in England 
Currently there is a vacancy for a highly motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse within the Endoscopy unit at Whipps Cross Hospital. The unit is an impressive  Endoscopy facility boasting three procedure rooms with a fourth room about to be commissioned. Patients are treated for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the facilities by a dedicated competent multi-skilled workforce, who put patient focused care at the forefront.

For this band 5  position you will be supported to undertake  to work across the different  clinical areas of the Endoscopy unit.  The candidate must be willing to continue with professional development and be aware of the Trusts’ mission and values.

Should you require more details or wish to arrange an informal visit then please contact   Band 7 Unit manager Raden Cabigting   on 020853955 ext 4450 or alternatively email me at:[email protected]

Main duties of the job

Admit patients for endoscopic procedures prepare and assist during endoscopic procedures; recover patients working in the unit’s recovery area, to help the band 6 staff to ensure the smooth running of the endoscopy unit.
To discharge patients home post procedure, to offer health education to patients about diet and medication post procedure.
To work as part of a large team to ensure the welfare of patients and staff.
To pre-assess patient before their endoscopic procedures.
To work in conjunction with the Senior and Junior Sisters/charge Nurses in the endoscopy Unit, to ensure the unit is staffed appropriately and that all staff are trained to meet the demands of this growing service. To participate in the training programme within the unit and Trust.
To be part of a team of endoscopic experts within the Barts Health NHS Trust, helping to line managing the Nursing assistants; be actively involved in the recruitment and appraisal of all staff in the area and the development of further training for this group of staff. 

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.