Band 5 Staff Nurse / ODP

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Staff Nurse or ODP to join the Endoscopy Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. You will pre-assess patients to determine suitability for endoscopic procedures and help manage the patient pathway.

Endoscopy is fast-paced and rewarding, with involvement across GI, Urology, Gynaecology and Respiratory services. You will help maintain endoscopic equipment to high standards while supporting a welcoming, safe service.

Qualifications

• Pre assessing patients to determine suitability for endoscopic procedures.
• Managing the patient pathway across endoscopy-related care.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development as a Staff Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Pre assess patients requiring endoscopy and ensure safe pathway progression.
• Support GI, Urology, Gynaecology and Respiratory patients through all stages of their procedure pathway.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

1st Level Staff Nurse

ODP

Job description

You will be pre assessing patients to assess their suitability for endoscopic procedures and manage the patient pathway. As well as supporting our Gastrointestinal, Urological, Gynaecological and Respiratory patients through all stages of their procedure pathway, whilst also ensuring that the endoscopic equipment is maintained according to our high standards.

The successful candidate will need to possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to demonstrate leadership skills, work proactively as part of a successful team and demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills. They must also be able to manage their time effectively and work flexibly to meet the ever-changing requirements of the service both within the department and also Trust-wide.

You will be a 1st Level Staff Nurse with evidence of ongoing professional development.

Endoscopy experience would be beneficial, although not essential.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring Staff Nurse or ODP to join us in the Endoscopy Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.

Endoscopy is a fast-paced specialist service that offers a unique nursing experience. We are committed to offering world class endoscopy training and are subscribed to the JAG JETs training system which provides our nurses with nationally recognised accreditation for the skills and knowledge they acquire during their development pathway.

We are a JAG accredited Bowel Cancer Screening centre and are proud of the standards we have achieved.

The successful candidate will be part of a highly-skilled team responsible for the pre assessment of patients requiring an endoscopic procedure as well as working in the endoscopy department., As a valued member of our friendly, motivated team you will help us continue the development of our service, ensuring that we continue to provide an effective, safe endoscopy service which is known for its welcoming, caring, helpful staff.