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 MEEDC Endoscopy unit's recovery area and providing support to the Junior Sisters and Charge Nurses to ensure the smooth running of the unit.
Discharge patients home post procedure, to offer health education to patients about diet and medication post procedure.
Work as part of a large team to ensure the welfare of patients and staff.
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.
Participate in training programmes within the MEEDC as well as the wider Trust.
Be part of a team of endoscopic experts within the Barts Health NHS Trust, helping to line manage the health care 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.
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: 11 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inc
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-7142005RLH
Job locations
Mile End Hospital, London, E14DG
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 Continuing 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 infection prevention and control principles
* Knowledge of common medications for prevalent comorbidities, their administration, and adherence to safety protocols
Desirable
* Familiarity with JAG accreditation standards
* 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Mile End Hospital, London, E14DG
Employer's website: Barts Health NHS Trust
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