Endoscopy Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Endoscopy Unit at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. The role involves providing high-quality care, working with a motivated team, and maintaining standards using evidence-based practices. Candidates must be Registered Nurses with an NMC UK pin and relevant experience, with training available in Endoscopy procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NMC UK pin.
• Relevant post registration experience required.
• Training provided for Endoscopy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care within a skilled team.
• Maintain audit and risk management standards.
• Work in the Endoscopy Unit supporting a range of procedures.

Skills

Registered Nurse with NMC

Knowledge of Endoscopy

Knowledge of General Surgery

Knowledge of Gastroenterology

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Shift pattern

The shift pattern for this post is: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 18:00, Over 4 days

Role and requirements

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

An exciting and challenging post has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse within the Endoscopy Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

This is a busy unit providing a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic and acute upper and lower Endoscopic procedures for in-patients in collaboration with the specialties of Gastroenterology, Colorectal Surgery, Upper GI surgery.

This post will offer the post holder an opportunity to work within a high skilled and motivated team delivering high quality care to their patients. The post holder will be involved in maintaining high standards of patient care using audit, risk management and evidence based practice.

Some knowledge of Endoscopy, General Surgery and Gastroenterology is desirable for this role although training will be provided. It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC and that you have relevant post registration experience.

Informal contact

Informal contact: Sophie Brand, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 452 3274 or 0141 452 3275, [e-mail].

Recruitment information

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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