Endoscopy Staff Nurse

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Staff Nurse for their JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical care during endoscopic procedures and requires substantial experience in endoscopy or recovery. The position offers a supportive and innovative environment fostering professional development and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have a substantial post-qualifying experience in Endoscopy or post anaesthetic care recovery.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced innovative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care to patients undergoing endoscopy procedures.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team to deliver high standards of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Endoscopy skills

Patient care

Education

Nursing qualification

Substantial post-qualifying experience in Endoscopy

Job description

Part time - 15 hours per week

Our JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit at the Chelsea Site is a rewarding place to work. We are renowned for our friendly, innovative and supportive environment.

We provide a range of investigative and therapeutic endoscopy procedures in 4 modern, well equipped endoscopy rooms. We run a 7-day service including out of hours support to the Gastroenterology team for UGI bleeds.

The post holder will work as a team to deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopy procedures from pre-assessment, support in procedure rooms to recovery and discharge. We will provide the necessary support to ensure you develop the highly skilled endoscopy techniques.

We are looking for individual who is enthusiastic, confident and highly motivated with good communication skills. The post holder must enjoy working in a fast-paced innovative team environment.

Please see job description and job specification for full list of main duties.

To apply for this role you will need to have a substantial post qualifying experience in Endoscopy or post anaesthetic care recovery.

The Staff Nurse Will

• Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
• Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge
• Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
• Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team.
• Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
• Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance.
• The post holder will be part of the clinical Endoscopy team including out of hours support to the Gastroenterology team for gastrointestinal bleeds.
• If you think you have what it takes to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, then this could be the opportunity for you.
  
  

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lilian Anya Job title: Endoscopy Lead Nurse / Clinical Endoscopist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02033153736