Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 297-8272554
- Employer
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 5 Staff Nurse / ODP
NHS AfC: Band 5
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring Staff Nurse or ODP to join us in the Endoscopy Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.
Endoscopy is a fast-paced specialist service that offers a unique nursing experience. We are committed to offering world class endoscopy training and are subscribed to the JAG JETs training system which provides our nurses with nationally recognised accreditation for the skills and knowledge they acquire during their development pathway.
We are a JAG accredited Bowel Cancer Screening centre and are proud of the standards we have achieved.
The successful candidate will be part of a highly-skilled team responsible for the pre assessment of patients requiring an endoscopic procedure as well as working in the endoscopy department.
The successful candidate will need to possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to demonstrate leadership skills, work proactively as part of a successful team and demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills. They must also be able to manage their time effectively and work flexibly to meet the ever-changing requirements of the service both within the department and also Trust-wide.
You will be a 1st Level Staff Nurse with evidence of ongoing professional development.
Endoscopy experience would be beneficial, although not essential.
Main duties of the job
You will be pre assessing patients to assess their suitability for endoscopic procedures and manage the patient pathway. As well as supporting our Gastrointestinal, Urological, Gynaecological and Respiratory patients through all stages of their procedure pathway, whilst also ensuring that the endoscopic equipment is maintained according to our high standards.
Working for our organisation
As a valued member of our friendly, motivated team you will help us continue the development of our service, ensuring that we continue to provide an effective, safe endoscopy service which is known for its welcoming, caring, helpful staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To plan, co-ordinate and implement endoscopy sessions appropriate to service needs.
- Ensures that an accurate medical and nursing history is carried out and recorded which encompasses appropriate tests and investigations.
- Evaluate provision of endoscopy service by means of audit and initiate changes as appropriate.
- To assist in setting and monitoring standards of care and ensure that nursing practice is audited and research/evidence based.
- To assist in developing a learning environment that is appropriate for the development needs of trained and untrained staff.
- To facilitate in the development of a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
- To provide clinical expertise and advice to other staff and facilitate training and development to the multi-disciplinary team where appropriate.
- To support and promote an integrated approach to quality, which will include infection control, health promotion and education.
- To ensure effective communication between wards/departments/consultants/outpatients department.
- To ensure patients are effectively pre-optimised prior to procedures facilitating the efficient flow of patients through the department.
- To be proactive within and support the modernisation of Endoscopy services in line with the National Endoscopy programme.
- To work flexibly and be adaptable to new ways of working. There will be a requirement to meet service needs.
- To work collaboratively with the Endoscopy staff, Nurse Endoscopists, Clinicians and Colorectal team and other key stakeholders to provide a seamless pathway of care for Endoscopy patients as well as other specialties.
If you possess the qualities we are looking for and would like to be part of our unique, exciting specialty providing an invaluable service to the population of Gateshead and beyond, we would like to hear from you
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 1st Level Registration.
Desirable criteria
- Teaching & Assessment Qualification
- Working towards a diploma/degree in a health related subject.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership skills.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills.
Desirable criteria
- IT skills
- Cannulation/Phlebotomy skills.
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in an endoscopy environment.
- Previous experience of pre-assessment services or related disciplines.
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
- Catherine Lilley
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01914456108
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