Job summary
Working as part of a fantastic team supported by the 18 Week Clinical and Nurse Leads in your specialty and overseen by our Chief Nurse
Excellent daily rate (paid via clinical payroll)
The opportunity to work with leading clinicians
Ongoing sessions available over a long duration
Training and orientation provided where needed
Flexible work you chose when you want to work for us and can fit it around your NHS or other commitments
Booking and scheduling app that allows you to easily see work in your specialty and local area as well as book shifts at the click of a button
Community app that allows you to connect with other clinicians, share learning and engage with 18 Week Support L&D resources
Travel and accommodation booked and paid if within 50 miles of the NHS Trust
Main duties of the job
Weekday and Weekend shifts available
Excellent day rate from £300
Ongoing sessions available
Surgery or Outpatients Clinics available
Part-time and Full-time roles available
Location: East Sussex
About us
As the leading provider of clinical insourcing services to the NHS, 18 Week Support partners with NHS Trusts to reduce referral to treatment waiting times and provide ongoing clinical capacity management solutions.
Over the years, 18 Week Support has developed strong working relationships with over 75 Trusts and Health Boards in the UK and provides flexible, high-quality, weekend and weekday services.
Every member of our team, from our world-renowned lead physicians and surgeons to our highly experienced nurses and healthcare assistants, is committed to providing first-class clinical care and an exceptional patient experience.
We offer a wide range of clinical specialties and support services within our innovative insourcing model. Each specialty is managed by an experienced clinical lead and our Head of Nursing. The services include Gastroenterology & Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, ENT & Audiology, Neurology, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Radiology, Gynaecology, Clinical Support Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weekday and Weekend shifts available
Excellent day rate from £300
Ongoing sessions available
Part-time and Full-time roles available
Location: East Sussex
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. 2 year minimum recent experience within an acute Endoscopy Unit.
2. Signed off as a competent Endoscopy Nurse with the ability to manage and participate in emergency situations and GI bleeds.
3. Able to assist in therapeutic emergencies.
4. Ability to work in unfamiliar work environments, using initiative and experience.
5. Able to administer IV medication and fluids.
6. Identify and escalate a deteriorating patient.
Desirable
7. Endoscopy based training course.
8. Ability to gain IV access.
9. Mentorship course.
Experience
Essential
10. 2 year minimum recent experience within an acute Endoscopy Unit.
11. Signed off as a competent Endoscopy Nurse with the ability to manage and participate in emergency situations and GI bleeds.
12. Able to assist in therapeutic emergencies.
13. Ability to work in unfamiliar work environments, using initiative and experience.
14. Able to administer IV medication and fluids.
15. Identify and escalate a deteriorating patient.
Desirable
16. Endoscopy based training course.
17. Ability to gain IV access.
18. Mentorship course.