Staff Nurse Endoscopy - Recruitment Event Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Nurse to join a vibrant and supportive team at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work in a specialist area of nursing, focusing on high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be involved in various duties, including assisting with Endoscopy procedures and providing compassionate care to patients. With a commitment to staff development and a culture of learning, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their nursing career while making a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Flexible Staffing

Supportive Work Environment

Wellbeing Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months post-qualifying experience required.
• Experience in Endoscopy or willingness to learn is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Endoscopy procedures and patient recovery.
• Communicate complex information sensitively regarding patient care.
• Supervise and assess junior staff and students.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Skills

Team Collaboration

Compassionate Care

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Interviews will take place on Saturday, 17th May 2025, between 9 am and 3 pm.

Walk-ins are welcome to attend the event on the day.

We require a minimum of 12 months of post-qualifying experience due to the role's requirements.

Join us on our exciting journey of expansion at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital. We are actively working towards securing accreditation through the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy as a high-quality gastrointestinal endoscopy service.

If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant department that makes a difference in people's lives daily, we would like to hear from you. We are seeking an experienced Endoscopy Nurse or a Band 5 nurse interested in a career change, wishing to work in a more specialist area of nursing with opportunities for further development and a passion for learning Endoscopy.

Our focus is on ensuring patients receive high-quality treatment promptly, in clean and comfortable surroundings.

You will be part of a friendly, welcoming, and expert Multidisciplinary Endoscopy Team that is enthusiastic and encouraging in a happy working environment. Mentoring, training, and guidance will be provided.

A Staff Nurse role with the team involves various duties, including patient admission and recovery, assisting with Endoscopy procedures, airway support, or scope assistance after training. You will rotate through different roles across both sites, working with specialties such as Gastroenterology, Urology, Colorectal, Respiratory, Vascular, and Cardiology. Training is provided internally, with support from external sources.

We are committed to staff development, offering training and external development opportunities.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Medical and Nursing Staff, upholding Trust Values.

The partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals has been approved by the Secretary of State. From 1st July, they operate as a single organization under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust provides acute, intermediate, community, and primary care services to over 600,000 people, with around 9,000 staff across 17 locations, including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk, and Newton hospitals.

Regional services include burns, plastic surgery, and spinal injuries, serving over 4 million people across Mersey, West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man, and North Wales.

Our Vision: To Deliver 5-Star Patient Care
CARE: evidence-based, high quality, and compassionate
SAFETY: of the highest standards
COMMUNICATION: open, inclusive, and respectful
SYSTEMS: efficient, patient-centered, and reliable
PATHWAYS: best practice, embedded, and respectful of individual needs

Our Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC in August 2018
- Top 100 NHS workplaces (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023)

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more staff benefits information. An accessible version is available.

KEY DUTIES:
- Communicate complex information sensitively and confidentially regarding patient care.
- Communicate compassionately and empathetically, using persuasion and reassurance.
- Recognize barriers to communication and modify style accordingly.
- Provide training to students effectively.
- Maintain clinical skills within scope of practice.
- Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs, adhering to statutory and trust requirements.
- Respond to complaints/concerns and escalate as needed in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Manage clinical incidents and near misses appropriately.
- Support multidisciplinary team decision-making and act as a patient advocate.
- Follow organizational policies and risk assessment procedures.
- Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and safety.
- Use departmental resources efficiently.
- Handle patient valuables securely.
- Verify and record hours worked through agency timesheets.
- Coordinate with the Roster Coordinator for staffing.

Teaching & Training Responsibilities:
- Deputize for the Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Manage own and others' time to ensure high-quality service.
- Supervise and assess junior staff and students.
- Participate in setting personal and professional objectives.
- Support appraisal processes.
- Be flexible with staffing and redeployment within scope.

Research & Audit:
- Contribute to research and audit data collection.
- Identify audit topics.
- Critically evaluate research for clinical application.
- Recognize personal development needs and training requirements.
- Maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary.
- Promote wellbeing and a culture of learning.
- Reflect on practice for continuous improvement.

This advert closes on Thursday, 8 May 2025.

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