Job summary Maternity leave cover - 12 months Our JAG accredited endoscopy service, based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, is looking to recruit Band 5 nurses to join our established, motivated and friendly team. Our Endoscopy services are predominately nurse led, from admission through to discharge. It is therefore essential that or nursing team are able to demonstrate a high degree of autonomy. Our nurses are trained to assist Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Respiratory Consultants and Nurse Endoscopists, in a range of specialised and technical procedures. This is supported by a dedicated competency framework, complimented by online learning and guidance from our practice educator team. Main duties of the job Endoscopy is a great environment to learn new skills and further your career, many of our nurses stay within Gastroenterology and take up specialist roles in Inflammatory Bowel disease, as Nurse Endoscopists and Bowel Cancer Screening Nurses. The successful applicants will possess excellent communication and documentation skills, should be able to work well within a team, and demonstrate a keen interest in Endoscopy. They will work in close partnership with colleagues to ensure that the Unit is compliant with JAG requirements. They will be actively involved in audit and governance to maintain standards. We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and provide a structured induction and preceptorship programme. About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 331-L12710125 Job locations Endoscopy Unit - RLI Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Professional Registration Essential Professional Registration Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring / assessing qualification, NVQ Assessors Award Experience Essential Working within a multidisciplinary team Evidence of recent professional development Experience of establishing effective communication Desirable Previous experience within designated area Person Specification Professional Registration Essential Professional Registration Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring / assessing qualification, NVQ Assessors Award Experience Essential Working within a multidisciplinary team Evidence of recent professional development Experience of establishing effective communication Desirable Previous experience within designated area 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Endoscopy Unit - RLI Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)