Job summary We are looking to recruit nurses to join our ever expanding Endoscopy Team, you will be working in a fully Accredited Unit, our department has been recognized as a teaching hub for Endoscopists and consultants. The successful candidate should have the relevant NMC registration or working towards this. The Candidate should be able to plan care around patients along with their carers' and deliver a high standard of care. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to act as a role model to their peers or develop these skills. They should be able to delegate, prioritize, be flexible, adaptable and have excellent communication skills. The successful candidate should be able to work on their own initiative safely, within their limitations. Our Nurses are currently being trained in accordance with Joint Advisory Requirement (JAG) which will enable them to work in any Endoscopy Unit. This is a recognised qualification can follow a successful candidate throughout their career. Nurses are given the opportunity to attend study days and courses outside of the unit which upgrades their skills, increase knowledge. The successful candidate will need to participate in out of hours, on call service. The candidate will also be covering across our 3 sites. Main duties of the job Admit, discharge, work alongside the Endoscopist carrying out the procedures Assist with Therapeutic procedures such as ERCP, EBUS, EUS/FNA, RFA Provide Nurse led consent Take responsibility for own professional development, developing own skills within the Scope of Professional Practice and the Departmental competencies. To recognise, review and report patient's/client's condition and any changes to it to senior members of staff within the multidisciplinary team About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality. Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH. If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities. We have three strategic objectives: Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives Date posted 22 January 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 381-ME-6605192-B Job locations SWB NHS Trust- BMEC Birmingham B18 7QH Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification on what the role entails. This will support the application process Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification on what the role entails. This will support the application process Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN (Adult) with current NMC registration Desirable Teaching/Assessing Qualification Communication Skills Essential Able to speak, receive, understand and issue instructions without risk of misunderstanding. Desirable Knowledge of e-mail and patient data systems. Physical Skills Essential Able to safely carry out manual handling of patients and equipment and stores as per Trust policy. Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience Desirable Endoscopy experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN (Adult) with current NMC registration Desirable Teaching/Assessing Qualification Communication Skills Essential Able to speak, receive, understand and issue instructions without risk of misunderstanding. Desirable Knowledge of e-mail and patient data systems. Physical Skills Essential Able to safely carry out manual handling of patients and equipment and stores as per Trust policy. Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience Desirable Endoscopy experience 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 Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Address SWB NHS Trust- BMEC Birmingham B18 7QH Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)