Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic and vastly developing Endoscopy Team. About Us Whiston Hospitals Endoscopy Unit consists of two therapeutic Endoscopy rooms which under take upper Endoscopy, lower Endoscopy, ERCPs, bronchoscopy and EBUS. In addition we have a unit based in St Helens Hospital, which has three diagnostic Endoscopy rooms and a designated treatment room. The role will involve working closely with the Endoscopy team made up of our Health Care Assistant's, Nurse Endoscopists and Consultant Gastroenterologists. Previous Endoscopy experience is desired, however training and professional support will be provided by our team of highly-skilled Nursing Staff. Interview date: TBC Main duties of the job To participate effectively in the formulation and implementation of client individualised care To be able to participate in the Undertaking of Research, Outreach and Clinical audits as directed by the Unit manager to ensure maintaining and improving the delivery of Service to the clients attending for procedures. To promote a concise and effective Communication with the service users/clients and ward nurses and staff within the hospital as per Trust and Unit policies. To ensure that all equipment in the Endoscopy Unit is maintained safe and functional working order. To be able to contribute efficiently in the setting and implementation of effective patient care and standard of monitoring system in the Endoscopy Unit. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 409-6699166-B Job locations Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Prescot L35 5DR Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure to maintain an up-to-date Professional Registration N.M.C. License Adherence to keep the Relevant Code of Practice, Scope of Nursing practice and Professional body. To maintain and achieve own Personal development plan and Learning about JAG and GRS that encompassed the Endoscopy Unit Practice and policies. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Effectively maintain accurate patient information and records are kept up to date to ensure confidentiality in Line with the Trust Policies. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To Perform and participate in the Teaching of the students, Promote in service Training of qualified nurses and healthcare assistant. To act effectively as a mentor/Preceptor as appropriate. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible to supervise training of healthcare assistants and Junior staff member as and when required in the unit. Perform to do Appraisals to ensure staff development is achieved. To Coach and act a mentor/Preceptor to junior nurses and Healthcare assistant. To monitor efficient Staff Development /Training Dashboard to achieve good performance management. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure awareness of maintaining Endoscopy Unit safe use of equipment and supplies that affects the Standards of Financial Responsibility within the Trust directives/Policies. RESEARCH & AUDIT Perform and participate effectively in maintaining Endoscopy Unit Clinical Audits. Measurement of Patient Comfort To ensure to validate Staff and Patient Satisfaction Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure to maintain an up-to-date Professional Registration N.M.C. License Adherence to keep the Relevant Code of Practice, Scope of Nursing practice and Professional body. To maintain and achieve own Personal development plan and Learning about JAG and GRS that encompassed the Endoscopy Unit Practice and policies. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Effectively maintain accurate patient information and records are kept up to date to ensure confidentiality in Line with the Trust Policies. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To Perform and participate in the Teaching of the students, Promote in service Training of qualified nurses and healthcare assistant. To act effectively as a mentor/Preceptor as appropriate. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible to supervise training of healthcare assistants and Junior staff member as and when required in the unit. Perform to do Appraisals to ensure staff development is achieved. To Coach and act a mentor/Preceptor to junior nurses and Healthcare assistant. To monitor efficient Staff Development /Training Dashboard to achieve good performance management. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure awareness of maintaining Endoscopy Unit safe use of equipment and supplies that affects the Standards of Financial Responsibility within the Trust directives/Policies. RESEARCH & AUDIT Perform and participate effectively in maintaining Endoscopy Unit Clinical Audits. Measurement of Patient Comfort To ensure to validate Staff and Patient Satisfaction Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse, with current NMC Registration IV Drug Administration Certificate or Competencies Desirable Teaching & Assessing Qualification/Training or equivalent Other Essential Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development Flexible and adaptable approach Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures Sufficient post registration experience in medical specialty/specialties Desirable Sufficient post registration experience within an acute hospital setting Previous Endoscopy experience Skills Essential Excellent written communication skills & effective record management Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to manage time and priorities effectively Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse, with current NMC Registration IV Drug Administration Certificate or Competencies Desirable Teaching & Assessing Qualification/Training or equivalent Other Essential Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development Flexible and adaptable approach Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures Sufficient post registration experience in medical specialty/specialties Desirable Sufficient post registration experience within an acute hospital setting Previous Endoscopy experience Skills Essential Excellent written communication skills & effective record management Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to manage time and priorities effectively 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. 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. 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 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Prescot L35 5DR Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)