Job summary An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to gain endoscopy experience based at Kidderminster Treatment Centre, providing a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and pre-assessment clinics. The successful candidates will join our friendly and dynamic team to deliver safe and high-quality care to patients using a patient centred approach. We offer excellent learning and development opportunities, with support from a Professional Development Team. Opportunities for career progression is available Main duties of the job To work according to the NMC Code and relevant professional guidelines and frameworks including the Trust 4wards behaviour providing a holistic effective and efficient Endoscopy service to the local population. To participate in handling complaints in accordance with Trust policy. To assist in the assessment of staffing requirements and reporting problems to the appropriate manager. To provide high quality nursing care and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs for the patient group within Endoscopy. To deliver compassionate person-centred care and treat patients, service users, their families and their careers with consideration, dignity and the respect you would want for yourself or your family. To support Endoscopy Pre-Assessment team and endoscopy services acrss the county as required. To participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator, mentor and role model to student nurse and junior staff. To be responsible for developing and sustaining your own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice. About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number C9365-24-1350 Job locations Kidderminster General Hospital Bewdley Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY116RJ Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is required to work across sites supporting the Endoscopy Directorate and in other departments as required. To be able to rotate through all areas of endoscopy to include admissions, recovery, discharge, pre-assessment and in procedure rooms. To provide specialist nursing care and support to all patients and users of all aspects of the Endoscopy service. To act as endoscopy representative outside of the endoscopy unit e.g. in theatres / A&E To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and efficient scheduling of patients / procedures occur. To independently manage the smooth and effective running of clinics, ensuring patients are kept informed with regards to waiting times. Undertake a wide range of more complex nursing procedures requiring the application of specialist expertise and knowledge and act as a source of reference. As part of future developments help develop and actively take part in the provision 7 days per week service. Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks and wear appropriate protective equipment. Prepared and able to work variable shift patterns early and late shifts over 7 days of the week. Awareness of self-presentation to patients and relatives Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is required to work across sites supporting the Endoscopy Directorate and in other departments as required. To be able to rotate through all areas of endoscopy to include admissions, recovery, discharge, pre-assessment and in procedure rooms. To provide specialist nursing care and support to all patients and users of all aspects of the Endoscopy service. To act as endoscopy representative outside of the endoscopy unit e.g. in theatres / A&E To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and efficient scheduling of patients / procedures occur. To independently manage the smooth and effective running of clinics, ensuring patients are kept informed with regards to waiting times. Undertake a wide range of more complex nursing procedures requiring the application of specialist expertise and knowledge and act as a source of reference. As part of future developments help develop and actively take part in the provision 7 days per week service. Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks and wear appropriate protective equipment. Prepared and able to work variable shift patterns early and late shifts over 7 days of the week. Awareness of self-presentation to patients and relatives Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC PIN Other Qualities Essential Suitable applicant must be flexible with work schedule Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of Cannulation and Gastroenterology or a willingness to learn Desirable Cannulation and venepuncture skills IV drug administration Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC PIN Other Qualities Essential Suitable applicant must be flexible with work schedule Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of Cannulation and Gastroenterology or a willingness to learn Desirable Cannulation and venepuncture skills IV drug administration UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Kidderminster General Hospital Bewdley Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY116RJ Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)