Job summary The Royal London Hospital Endoscopy Centre is seeking enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 5 staff nurses to join their busy and expanding team. These nurses will work at the Royal London Hospital's endoscopy centre, the bronchoscopy centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital, and support the Early Diagnosis satellite centre at Mile End. Ideal candidates should have a commitment to endoscopy, gastroenterology, and respiratory medicine. Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a large team are essential. The department values flexibility, approachability, and a positive attitude. The centre has four purpose-built endoscopy rooms, an x-ray room, and two recovery areas with 17 beds each. It also offers a bronchoscopy unit at St Bartholomew's Hospital, operating Monday through Wednesday. The department is JAG accredited, with a strong focus on leadership and staff development. Its services include various procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP (including SpyGlass), and bronchoscopy, as well as participation in the national bowel cancer screening program. The role requires flexibility, proactivity, and reliability. Experience in complex procedures like ERCP and EUS is desirable, but training will be provided for candidates without endoscopy experience. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, contact Jason Harvey, Senior Charge Nurse, via phone at 020 3594 0120 or email jason.harveynhs.net. 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.To discharge patients home post procedure, to offer health education to patients about diet and medication post procedure. To work as part of a large team to ensure the welfare of patients and staff.To 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.To participate in training programmes within the MEEDC as well as the wider Trust. To be part of a team of endoscopic experts within the Barts Health NHS Trust, helping to line managing the Nursing 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 18 February 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 259-7021190RLH Job locations Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR 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. Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS. 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. Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Evidence of regular participation in formal and informal training throughout career. Desirable Endoscopic Nursing Experience Trained to degree level or working towards this Experience Essential A minimum of nine months registered nurse experience working in a clinical environment, taking account of patient safety, dignity and infection prevention. Experience of providing front line customer service Desirable Experience in the maintenance and performance checking of endoscopic and decontamination equipment. Knowledge of endoscopic equipment, including EUS, EBUS and a range of AER and drying cabinets. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of recovery nursing and or working in OP setting or nine months clinical experience Fully competent to administer I.V medication Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a range of medical equipment. Desirable A working knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases Can demonstrate empathy and caring attitude Skills Essential Ability to use a computerised equipment management database system. Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills - to manage own work area and work load. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to function effectively as part of a large team. Able to provide advice, instruction and training to small groups of staff on areas relating to areas of own responsibility of work. Flexibility and ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working. Desirable Ability to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.); to manage files and set up documents and spread sheets. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Evidence of regular participation in formal and informal training throughout career. Desirable Endoscopic Nursing Experience Trained to degree level or working towards this Experience Essential A minimum of nine months registered nurse experience working in a clinical environment, taking account of patient safety, dignity and infection prevention. Experience of providing front line customer service Desirable Experience in the maintenance and performance checking of endoscopic and decontamination equipment. Knowledge of endoscopic equipment, including EUS, EBUS and a range of AER and drying cabinets. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of recovery nursing and or working in OP setting or nine months clinical experience Fully competent to administer I.V medication Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a range of medical equipment. Desirable A working knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases Can demonstrate empathy and caring attitude Skills Essential Ability to use a computerised equipment management database system. Good organisational, prioritisation and time management skills - to manage own work area and work load. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to function effectively as part of a large team. Able to provide advice, instruction and training to small groups of staff on areas relating to areas of own responsibility of work. Flexibility and ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working. Desirable Ability to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.); to manage files and set up documents and spread sheets. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)