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Staff Nurse - Endoscopy (Band 5)

Airedale NHS Trust

Long Lee

On-site

GBP 31,000 - 38,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

A healthcare provider in Long Lee is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for their Endoscopy unit. The role involves delivering nursing care, supporting surgical procedures, and maintaining high clinical standards. Applicants must hold a nursing degree and be registered with the NMC. This position offers various training and development opportunities and is ideal for those looking to expand their skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

  • Post registration experience in another acute medical/surgical setting required.
  • Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'.
  • Experience in Endoscopy preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver care needs and maintain clinical standards.
  • Assist medical staff and maintain custody of controlled drugs.
  • Organise nursing care plans and participate in research.

Skills

Nursing Degree
Clear and accurate communication
IT skills

Education

Registered with NMC

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse on the unit at Airedale. This is a JAG accredited unit with four functioning rooms. The unit provides a five day and out hours service which includes a nurse on call rota.

The function of the endoscopy unit is to provide a safe environment where patients receive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using a flexible endoscope. These include OGD, colonoscopies, flexi-sigmoidoscopies, ERCP, Cystoscopies, Respiratory service including EBUS and Bronchoscopy which are performed on the unit supporting national programmes for urology and respiratory disease.

The unit is part of the National Bowel Cancer screening programmes working in collaboration with Bradford Teaching Hospital

  • Previous applicants need not re-apply

Main duties of the job

Responsible for delivery of care needs and maintenance of clinical standards underdirection.

The development of programmes of care.

The implementation, evaluation and updating of care programmes.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without directsupervision and maybe required to demonstrate procedures and to supervise registered and unregistered staff.

Be accountable for personal nursing practice.

Maintain a high standard of patient care as associate nurse/named nurse. Be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of patient care.

Be aware of current development and research in clinical practice, to JAG standards

Act as a mentor/assessor to students and Health Care Support Workers.

Participate and assist in research at ward/unit level.

Undertake study to meet the requirements of PREPP.

Act as a role model for junior staff.

Practice the "Endoscopy Nurse Skill Set (Band 5)

About Us

As an Endoscopy staff nurse you are expected to -

  • Work as a team assisting and supporting colleagues
  • Monitor and audit the quality of the service
  • Involve users in service development
  • Observe all Trust policies and procedures
  • Maintain professional development and competencies
  • Be committed to training and development of yourself and staff working within the unit which provides appropriate facilities and follows appropriate guidance for the training of nursing staff, junior medical staff and trainers
  • Liaise and support other departments and wards

This is an ideal career opportunity for a registered nurse to develop enhance and expand their existing skills If you are motivated, inspirational and looking for a new challenge then this could be the job for you, to inspire and assist in leading an innovative team.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

423-7346172

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Keighley

BD20 6TD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Undertake training as required to develop competence in the Endoscopy Nurse Skill Set and in respect of the scope of professional practice.

Participate in on call rota once competency assessments are completed

Maintain custody of controlled drugs, checking and administering, checking and maintaining ward stock.

Assist medical staff and ascertain medical treatment and reports patient condition to medical staff and receive instructions.

Carry out nursing procedures and acts at all times in a professional manner.

Contribute to teaching and assessing of learners within the requirement of the NMC

Co-ordinates patients special diets in accordance to any pre procedure preparation

supporting ward teams and supervise the service.

To be responsible for your professional practice and for complying with the relevant standards and codes of practice set by your regulatory or professional body.

Learn to use and maintain specialised endoscopy equipment and video equipment

Knowledge and skills within Respiratory services i.e bronchoscopy, Endo bronchial Ultra -Sound and the therapeutic drains

Urology cystoscopy, insertion of catheters

Supporting theatre staff with GA endoscopies

Organise nursing care plans including admission and discharge of patients in accordance with District Transfer Policy.

Assists in requesting of repairs of equipment and advise patients on the care of their property.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Undertake training as required to develop competence in the Endoscopy Nurse Skill Set and in respect of the scope of professional practice.

Participate in on call rota once competency assessments are completed

Maintain custody of controlled drugs, checking and administering, checking and maintaining ward stock.

Assist medical staff and ascertain medical treatment and reports patient condition to medical staff and receive instructions.

Carry out nursing procedures and acts at all times in a professional manner.

Contribute to teaching and assessing of learners within the requirement of the NMC

Co-ordinates patients special diets in accordance to any pre procedure preparation

supporting ward teams and supervise the service.

To be responsible for your professional practice and for complying with the relevant standards and codes of practice set by your regulatory or professional body.

Learn to use and maintain specialised endoscopy equipment and video equipment

Knowledge and skills within Respiratory services i.e bronchoscopy, Endo bronchial Ultra -Sound and the therapeutic drains

Urology cystoscopy, insertion of catheters

Supporting theatre staff with GA endoscopies

Organise nursing care plans including admission and discharge of patients in accordance with District Transfer Policy.

Assists in requesting of repairs of equipment and advise patients on the care of their property.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Nursing Degree
  • Registered with NMC

Desirable

  • ENB 998/SLIP or equivalent
  • First level degree or equivalent
  • Post registration endoscopy related qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience in another acute medical/ surgical setting

Desirable

  • Post registration experience working in Endoscopy

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
  • Participates in professional developmen

Desirable

  • An understanding of the indications for endoscopic procedures and therapeutic interventions
  • Knowledge of JAG GRS standards

Skills

Essential

  • Clear and accurate verbal/written communication
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of consent training/ skills
  • Evidence of competence in assisting with endoscopic procedures
  • Audit skills
  • Leadership experience

Person Specification

Essential

  • Clear and accurate verbal/written communication
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of consent training/ skills
  • Evidence of competence in assisting with endoscopic procedures
  • Audit skills
  • Leadership experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Keighley

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Keighley

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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