Nursing Associate - Endoscopy

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Flexible working hours

Park & Ride

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking motivated Nursing Associates to join the Endoscopy Unit. You will work across both the NNUH and Quadram Institute, delivering compassionate patient care during a range of therapeutic and diagnostic activities.

The role involves a mix of in-endoscopy duties and on-call work, with a focus on training, development and collaborative practice within a large multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associates with post-registration experience at Band 4 level.
• Experience working in an acute setting.
• Strong commitment to personal and professional development.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in endoscopy procedures and provide patient care.
• Rotate between Norwich University Hospital and Quadram Institute.
• Support on-call services as required.
• Maintain high standards of safety, infection control and patient comfort.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing Associate (Band 4)

Job description

Introducing our award winning Endoscopy department! Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your career? Why not explore a role in Endoscopy today?

Introducing our award winning Endoscopy department! Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your career? Why not explore a role in Endoscopy today? Our dedicated team are seeking motivated and caring Nursing Associates to join us, as we continue to deliver excellence in patient care. The Endoscopy Unit at NNUH is the largest in the UK, operating Monday to Friday, 8:00am–6:30pm. This role includes some on-call working (2–3 times per month); however, there are no routine night or weekend shifts as part of the standard working week. For part of your role, you will be rotating between Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the Quadram Institute (QI)—simply Google to see where you’ll be working. Following a significant investment in our Endoscopy services, the Quadram Institute enables us to perform up to 40,000 procedures each year, making NNUH home to the largest Endoscopy Unit in Europe. Our award-winning department offers nurses the opportunity to work alongside a wide multidisciplinary team across a variety of settings, including therapeutic, diagnostic, inpatient, and emergency on-call services. These are delivered across our 13-room capacity at both the main NNUH site and the QI. NNUH is also a centre for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and a centre of excellence for endoscopy training, offering approved training courses for both doctors and nurses. Our department operates across 13 procedure rooms at both the main NNUH site and the Quadram Institute, offering exposure to:

• Therapeutic endoscopy
• Diagnostic services
• Inpatient care
• Emergency on-call services

We are a recognised centre for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and a centre of excellence for endoscopy training, delivering approved training courses for both nurses and doctors. What We Offer Benefits of joining our unit include:

• Excellent opportunities for training and career progression, supported by three dedicated Clinical Educators
• Strong links with clinical research and studies, helping to advance treatment techniques
• The opportunity to work within a large multidisciplinary team across a range of clinical specialties
• Encouragement and support to develop advanced clinical skills
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Nursing Associates who:

• Are Registered Nursing Associates with post-registration experience at Band 4 level
• Have experience working in an acute setting
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and professional development
• Are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care

If you are passionate about patient care and keen to develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mel MacCallum Job title: Sister Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01603 288641