Endoscopy Staff Nurse

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Endoscopy Unit. The role involves providing direct and indirect clinical care to patients undergoing procedures. Candidates should be motivated and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers ongoing training and a supportive work environment to deliver high-quality care. Benefits include flexible working, substantial annual leave, and numerous wellness supports, emphasizing the Trust’s commitment to employee welfare and development.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Salary sacrifice car scheme

On-site Occupational Health Service

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated individuals needed for quality care standards.
• Willingness to undergo ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Assist consultants in delivering quality clinical care.
• Contribute to patient care during transitions between settings.
• Support team in day-to-day operations of the Endoscopy Unit.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivated

Ability to work in a team

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Endoscopy Unit at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust for a Staff Nurse to join our existing team and assist the consultants to deliver direct and indirect quality clinical care to patients undergoing procedures within the specialty of Endoscopy.

Assessment, delivery and recording of direct and indirect care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures and delegated to registered nurses and other team members when fit to do so.

Contribute to care of patients in transition from one care setting to another. Work within defined limits and competence whilst using own initiative with remote supervision by the Unit manager or matron.

Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below.

Communication and Contact

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Environment Commitment

The Trust is committed to making a difference to the environment. Our "Save Planet Tameside & Glossop" strategy means that we work towards protecting our natural environment and "green" workplace practices at all times.

Endoscopy Unit

The Endoscopy Unit within the NHS Foundation Trust is JAG accredited. The service incorporates a 3‑room Endoscopy unit delivering both diagnostic and therapeutic intervention to all patients.

The primary focus of this role is to provide an effective and high quality service in relation to the specified clinical procedures within the Endoscopy Unit. The post holder will need to be motivated and able to work as part of a well‑established team and be an excellent communicator with the ability to support the team in the day‑to‑day operation of the services they provide.

Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We want to recruit highly motivated individuals who can provide high quality standards of care and work towards completing a portfolio of evidence in Endoscopy. Training will be ongoing.

About the Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Values & Behaviours

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Diversity & Inclusion

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits

Benefits include; flexible working, 27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Training & Development

New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non‑Executive positions.

Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on‑site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.