Job summary The Mile End Early Diagnosis Centre (MEEDC) is a brand new service for North East London (NEL) which opened in March 2021, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, to support early diagnosis of cancer for the local population, and the first of its kind nationally. The MEEDC will operate as a system resource for the three main providers within NEL covering the 7 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG), providing additional capacity in-hours, consisting of two endoscopy rooms, two ultrasound rooms and a decontamination unit. This capacity will be used primarily for cancer surveillance; however any remaining capacity will be used to support urgent referrals. The key aim for the MEEDC is to provide person centred care, reducing variation across NEL and ensuring a high-quality diagnostic service for the local population. There are a number of exciting opportunities arising within this brand new service at Mile End Hospital, for highly skilled, knowledgeable, dynamic and innovative individuals. 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, Support 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, with cross-site cover, when needed. 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. About us 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. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inc Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 259-6962597RLH Job locations Mile End Hospital London E1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - General with valid NMC registration Evidence of Contniuing Professional Development (CPD) Desirable Endoscopy-related training/ certificates (Endo1 Course) Experience Essential Experience in acute care or clinical setting Experience of providing front line customer service Desirable Previous experience working in an endoscopy setting Experience with sedation and post-procedure recovery Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of patient safety, dignity, and clinical governance Knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control principles Desirable Familiarity with JAG accreditation standards Working knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and the decontamination process Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - General with valid NMC registration Evidence of Contniuing Professional Development (CPD) Desirable Endoscopy-related training/ certificates (Endo1 Course) Experience Essential Experience in acute care or clinical setting Experience of providing front line customer service Desirable Previous experience working in an endoscopy setting Experience with sedation and post-procedure recovery Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of patient safety, dignity, and clinical governance Knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control principles Desirable Familiarity with JAG accreditation standards Working knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and the decontamination process 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address Mile End Hospital London E1 4DG Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)