Staff Nurse - Gastroenterology

Transformation Unit; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust in Gateshead is seeking a Qualified Nurse to join the Gastro team on ward 14a. The post holder will work alongside colleagues to deliver high quality patient care and support patients to meet their daily needs on a busy medical ward.

The successful candidate must be caring and committed, with NMC registration and a Diploma/ Degree in Nursing. Flexible shifts including days, nights and weekends are required to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Part1 with current NMC Registration.
• Diploma/ Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of patient care responsive to patients’ needs.
• Be flexible and able to work days, nights and weekends to meet service needs.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team and external agencies.
• Model the highest professional standards in practice.

Skills

Gastroenterology nursing

Caring for patients

Education

NMC registration

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

Main area Gastroenterology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (to cover secondment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 297-8310003

Employer Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Queen Elizabeth Hospital Town Gateshead Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 5

In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTEit is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.

All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Nurse to join the Gastro team on ward 14a. The successful post holder will work alongside other members of the team to deliver high quality compassionate care and support patients to meet their daily needs.

The ward is busy with a high patient turnover and the position requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has knowledge or experience in delivering patient care. You will need to possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives will be essential for this role, together with your ability to work under pressure as part of the team on a busy medical ward.

The successful candidate must be caring, compassionate and possess a positive attitude to supporting colleagues in the delivery of high quality, safe, effective care for our patients.

It’s a truly exciting time to join Medicine 2 is unique as our specialist areas provide excellent grounding for Nurses to develop expert skills in their specialities. Many of our Nurse recruits go on to managerial roles throughout the hospital and take up Specialist Nursing roles which linked to the above specialities.

We are at the forefront of the Trust’s digital agenda utilising: NerveCentre (electronic patient monitoring and handover) and Live staffing linked to patient acuity / dependency called SafeCare live. In addition, all our areas use the latest wireless communication equipment (Vocera).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would be expected to work as part of the team to deliver high standards of patient care responsive to patient’s needs. There would be an expectation that you would be flexible and able to work to work a variety of shifts days, nights and weekends in order to accommodate the needs of the service.

The post holder will possess the ability to be able to work alone and with the wider supporting team, and work collaboratively with external agencies. You will be expected to demonstrate and role model the uppermost professional standards.

Working for our organisation

The people in this area are known for being friendly and there is a strong sense of regional identity.

More than £250 million has been invested over recent years in major new cultural and leisure facilities along the river bank. Gateshead is a pleasant combination of urban development in the east and rural land to the west. Some of the best coast and countryside in the country are all easily accessible from Gateshead. The area is well served with public transport, and air and ferry links to mainland Europe are both about seven miles away.

And of course, Gateshead is home to Anthony Gormley’s world famous multi-award winning sculpture, the Angel of the North . This major landmark at the entrance to Gateshead is Britain’s largest sculpture and is seen by more than 33 million people every year.

In line with new legislation, all NHS staff and volunteers directly involved in patient facing roles will need to be fully vaccinated with both their first and second Covid vaccines by 1st April 2022.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

There is an expectation that if appointed the post holder(s) should be willing to work day and night shifts as well as regular weekends. Flexible working will be considered, and the Trust offers Family Friendly working.

The successful candidate should have a passion for Nursing and providing the highest standard of patient centered care.

The post is subject to DBS (Police) Enhanced Disclosure.

Anyone applying for a position which involves a regulated activity will require an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both.

Applicants who have not heard by 4 weeks from the closing date are to assume they have been unsuccessful.

Please see attached job description

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Part1 with current NMC Registration
• Diploma/ Degree in Nursing.

Qualities

• Evidence of caring for patients with gastrointestinal illnesses

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.