Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) Endoscopy

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic endoscopy team in a state-of-the-art NHS hospital in London. As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. This position offers exciting opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to training programs and involvement in innovative projects. The supportive environment fosters teamwork and excellence, making it an ideal place for dedicated nurses to thrive. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training and development programs

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in all aspects of endoscopy practice including pre-assessment and recovery.
• Experience in conducting clinical audits and facilitating team training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise shifts to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Exercise clinical judgment for patient needs and maintain a supportive environment.

Skills

IV medication administration

Venepuncture

Cannulation

MS Office proficiency

Education

Unrestricted NMC Registration

Postgraduate level education

Clinical supervision training

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to complete our hard-working, cohesive endoscopy team in Sutton. Having the opportunity to work in the newest built NHS hospital in London with the latest and state of the art endoscopy equipment, the successful candidate would also have the access to our training and development programme within endoscopy and additional formal education opportunities through the Royal Marsden School in Chelsea.

If you are an experienced endoscopy nurse that has a proven skills and competencies in doing pre-assessment, procedure room assisting and recovery post sedation and general anaesthetic of an endoscopy patient, including experience in shift coordination of a busy endoscopy unit, we would like to hear from you!

There is no better time to join the Endoscopy team in Sutton as exciting developmental opportunities to grow as a nurse within endoscopy with upcoming projects that the successful candidate would be a part of including the unit's JAG accreditation bid and expansion of new services.

Main duties of the job

1.1 To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients. This involves managing a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities.1.2 To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in accordance with locally agreed protocols and individualised care plans of the patients within Endoscopy.1.3 To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale 1.4 To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders: o To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff o To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators o To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care o To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed

The Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for assisting the Charge Nurse in the management of the clinical environment and for the management of shifts. At Senior Staff Nurse level, the post holder is required to take responsibility for the management and development of a team of employees under the supervision of the Charge Nurse.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282- SB1121887

Job locations

Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

2.1 Clinical Responsibility Patient Care2.1.1 To complete the first level assessment of patients with cancer and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met.2.1.2 To be clinically safe and proficient within the different areas of Endoscopy.a. Pre-assessment - sedation and general anaestheticb. Bowel preparation dispensingc. Hydrogen breath testing clinicd. Admissions- preparation of patients on the day of the proceduree. Procedure Room assisting endoscopists with the following procedures as a minimum (Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy, Endoscopy Ultrasound EUS/FNA, EMR, Polypectomy, Cystoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound EBUS)f. Recovery and Discharge 1st and 2nd stage recovery of patients having sedation and general anaesthetic2.1.3 To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Charge Nurse of any changes.2.1.4 To provide skilled care and expertise in venepuncture and / or cannulation.

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

2.1 Clinical Responsibility Patient Care2.1.1 To complete the first level assessment of patients with cancer and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met.2.1.2 To be clinically safe and proficient within the different areas of Endoscopy.a. Pre-assessment - sedation and general anaestheticb. Bowel preparation dispensingc. Hydrogen breath testing clinicd. Admissions- preparation of patients on the day of the proceduree. Procedure Room assisting endoscopists with the following procedures as a minimum (Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy, Endoscopy Ultrasound EUS/FNA, EMR, Polypectomy, Cystoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound EBUS)f. Recovery and Discharge 1st and 2nd stage recovery of patients having sedation and general anaesthetic2.1.3 To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Charge Nurse of any changes.2.1.4 To provide skilled care and expertise in venepuncture and / or cannulation.

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Unrestricted NMC Registration to practice
• Clinical supervision training / experience
• Post graduate level at the relevant speciality/ continuing professional education

Desirable

• Relevant degree or working towards master's level
• Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
• Physical assessment, Recovery, Endoscopy, Anaesthesia Nursing

Experience Essential

• Highly proficient in all aspects of endoscopy practice (pre-assessment, procedure room, admissions and recovery)
• Experience in conducting clinical audits
• Experience in facilitation, teaching, assessing, and coaching of endoscopy team members/students

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in deputising for the Charge Nurse (Band 7) and completion of following managerial responsibilities (1 point each proficiency of the tasks identified below) 1. Incident and complaints investigation 2. Recruitment and selection 3. Budgetary management (pay & non-pay) 4. Rota management 5. Staff development plan and appraisals
• Experience in completing JAG Accreditation clinical documentation
• Evidence of organising and delivering of education to the specialty group and wider clinical staff group

Skills Essential

• Competent in giving IV medication
• Competent in venepuncture and cannulation
• Proficiency in MS office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Desirable

• RMH Certificate in IV Administration to be obtained within three months of appointment
• RMH Certificate in venepuncture and cannulation to be obtained within three months of appointment

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Unrestricted NMC Registration to practice
• Clinical supervision training / experience
• Post graduate level at the relevant speciality/ continuing professional education

Desirable

• Relevant degree or working towards master's level
• Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
• Physical assessment, Recovery, Endoscopy, Anaesthesia Nursing

Experience Essential

• Highly proficient in all aspects of endoscopy practice (pre-assessment, procedure room, admissions and recovery)
• Experience in conducting clinical audits
• Experience in facilitation, teaching, assessing, and coaching of endoscopy team members/students

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in deputising for the Charge Nurse (Band 7) and completion of following managerial responsibilities (1 point each proficiency of the tasks identified below) 1. Incident and complaints investigation 2. Recruitment and selection 3. Budgetary management (pay & non-pay) 4. Rota management 5. Staff development plan and appraisals
• Experience in completing JAG Accreditation clinical documentation
• Evidence of organising and delivering of education to the specialty group and wider clinical staff group

Skills Essential

• Competent in giving IV medication
• Competent in venepuncture and cannulation
• Proficiency in MS office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Desirable

• RMH Certificate in IV Administration to be obtained within three months of appointment
• RMH Certificate in venepuncture and cannulation to be obtained within three months of appointment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)