Endoscopy Staff Nurse

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Endoscopy Team at Charing Cross Hospital. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures and develop specialist skills in gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and bronchoscopy.

You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, receive full training, and have opportunities to collaborate with the West London Bowel Cancer Screening

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, in line with Trust policies and national guidance.
• Undertake comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedure assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care.
• Support the Endoscopy Unit Manager / Sister in the day-to-day running of the unit by maintaining safe standards of care and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Take responsibility for the organisation and coordination of patient care for a designated group of patients during a shift.
• Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
• Assist in the teaching and development of nursing assistants, pre-registration students helping them to achieve their learning outcomes.
• To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence-based practice.
• Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the speciality as advised by the Endoscopy manager.
• Take responsibility for self-development through the appraisal system and work towards completing agreed personal development plan.

Skills

Nursing

Endoscopy care

Communication skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic Endoscopy Team at Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

You will play a key role in delivering safe, high quality, and person-centred care to patients undergoing a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in areas such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy and bronchoscopy, working within a supportive and skilled multidisciplinary team.

Specific to Charing Cross we have 4 procedure room, and we are recruiting to meet the increase demand of Endoscopy and Bowel Screening Services. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our screening colleague's ant West London Bowel Cancer Screening programme as we deliver the Faecal Occult blood Test Services to our catchment area.

You will receive full training and mentorship to enhance your confidence and competence within our JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit.

If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care, eager to develop new skills, and looking to progress your nursing career in a supportive and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you.

• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, in line with Trust policies and national guidance.
• Undertake comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedure assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care.
• Support the Endoscopy Unit Manager / Sister in the day-to-day running of the unit by maintaining safe standards of care and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Take responsibility for the organisation and coordination of patient care for a designated group of patients during a shift.
• Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
• Assist in the teaching and development of nursing assistants, pre-registration students helping them to achieve their learning outcomes.
• To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence-based practice.
• Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the speciality as advised by the Endoscopy manager.
• Take responsibility for self-development through the appraisal system and work towards completing agreed personal development plan.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability

Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maria Brique Job title: Endoscopy Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02033111941