Job summary
We are looking to recruit registered nurses to join our large team of dynamic and skilled nurses working in endoscopy. Applicants need to have recent acute NHS experience. Although it is desirable to have previous endoscopy experience full training will be given.
We are looking for individuals with a drive to enhance and proactively build on their personal and professional development. This is encouraged and full support for internal and external training is pivotal to working optimally in the unit and within the role.
The successful candidates will be required to work from to and will be required to work on the 24 hour on call Endoscopy Nurses Rota once trained. At CMH, currently the endoscopy unit is open from Monday to Friday but all staff from CMH will be expected to work on Saturday as part of 6 working day on occasionally at ST Marks.
Main duties of the job
To work as a team member with support of the Senior staff to develop in assisting the general management of the Endoscopy Unit.
To support and provide a high standard of patient care whilst in Endoscopy.
Work collaboratively and co- operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and the unit collectively.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
1. Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
2. St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
3. Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
4. Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
5. Registered Nurse NMC Registration
6. Basic Anotomy and physiology and nursing care
7. Express an interest in GI Nursing and Willingness to learn new skills and knowledge
8. Excellent communicator
9. Endoscopy experience
Desirable
10. Trainings/Courses
11. Recent Experience in NHS Trust
12. IV Cannulation and IV Therapy Passport
13. Basic IT Skills
14. Flexibility to work across site
Skills and ability attributes
Desirable
15. Able to cope stress
16. Resilience
17. Flexible
18. Excellent Communicator
19. Basic IT Skills