Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Northern Care Alliance Nhs Foundation Trust; Bryn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our Endoscopy Unit at Fairfield General Hospital as a Band 5 Staff Nurse, delivering therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic care for inpatients and outpatients.

We seek energetic, growth-minded individuals with post-registration experience, ready to work Mon-Fri with on-call commitments and potential seven-day rotation within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent.
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult/General).
• Completion of a registered nursing preceptorship.
• Proven post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call gastrointestinal bleed rota.
• Deliver high-quality endoscopic procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and care.

Skills

Good communication

Team leadership

IT skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Nursing

NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

Join our dynamic team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in the vibrant Endoscopy Unit at Fairfield General Hospital! This is your opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment where you'll be instrumental in delivering high-quality therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic procedures for both inpatients and outpatients.

We're searching for energetic and motivated individuals who excel in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about making a positive impact on patient care. Your flexibility and commitment to professional growth are key as we create a responsive, effective team across the Northern Care Alliance Endoscopy sites.

In this role, you'll sharpen your clinical skills while collaborating with a dedicated team that prioritizes excellence in patient care. If you're ready to embrace exciting challenges and contribute to a supportive environment that fosters teamwork and growth, we want to hear from you.

Work with us Monday to Friday, with on-call commitments, and the potential to expand to a seven-day week. Join us in making a difference in healthcare.

PLEASE NOTE, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PROVEN POST REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE AND HAVE COMPLETED THEIR REGISTERED NURSING PRECEPTORSHIP TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY

Main duties of the job

As a key player in our unit, you'll have the opportunity to participate in an out-of-hours on-call gastrointestinal bleed rota, ensuring we provide essential care to our local community when they need it most.

We value transparency and collaboration, which is why we encourage informal visits to our unit. This is your chance to get to know our state-of-the-art facilities and meet the passionate team you could soon be a part of. It's a perfect opportunity to see first hand how we work together to deliver exceptional patient care and support each other in our roles.

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position that contributes directly to the well‑being of our community, we want to hear from you! Discover the difference you can make and embark on a fulfilling career with us. Your journey starts here!

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Essential

• Completion of a registered nursing preceptorship
• Proven post NMC registration experience

Qualifications & Professional Registration

Essential

• Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)

Desirable

• Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post
• Recognised teaching qualification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the specialty
• Post registration experience
• Experience of coordinating a department on a session by session basis

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake relevant further study as required for the post
• Relevant experience working within an endoscopy or theatre environment

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills (written & verbal)
• Team leadership skills
• IT skills

Desirable

• Evidence of the acquisition of relevant skills associated with the role

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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