Senior Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Job description

Job summary

Join our dynamic Endoscopy team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse and play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, support the day-to-day coordination of the unit and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

You will be involved in caring for patients throughout the endoscopy pathway including admission, pre assessment, procedure, recovery and discharge. The role includes assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, supporting patient flow and maintaining high standards of infection prevention and patient safety.

Applicants must hold a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registration and have recent experience within an endoscopy setting.

Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills are essential. Experience supporting junior staff, students and quality improvement initiatives is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse looking to further develop leadership skills within an accredited and forward-thinking endoscopy service.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical leadership and support the daily operational management of the endoscopy unit.
• Deliver high standards of patient-centred care throughout the patient pathway including admission, pre assessment, procedure, recovery and discharge.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures while maintaining patient dignity, safety and comfort.
• Coordinate patient flow and support efficient utilisation of clinical capacity and resources.
• Supervise, support and mentor junior staff, healthcare assistants, students and new team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation, incident reporting and audit requirements in accordance with Trust policies.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, decontamination standards and safe handling of endoscopy equipment.
• Recognise and escalate deteriorating patients appropriately and participate in emergency situations when required.
• Support quality improvement projects, audits and compliance with Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG) standards.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and high-quality service delivery.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) - NMC registration (Part 1)
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing (Adult Nursing)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification

Desirable

• Mentorship/ Practice Assessor or Teaching Qualification
• Relevant post-registration qualification in Endoscopy/Gastroenterology

Experience

Essential

• More than 3 years' experience in endoscopy as a staff nurse
• Experience caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
• Experience coordinating shifts or supervising staff
• Experience mentoring students or junior staff

Desirable

• Experience in specialist procedures such as ERCP and EUS
• Experience participating in service improvement projects

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of endoscopy procedures, patient safety, and recovery care
• Understanding of infection prevention, decontamination, and safe scope handling
• Ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients and emergencies
• Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Competent IT and documentation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of JAG accreditation standards
• Teaching or presentation skills

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) - NMC registration (Part 1)
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing (Adult Nursing)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification

Desirable

• Mentorship/ Practice Assessor or Teaching Qualification
• Relevant post-registration qualification in Endoscopy/Gastroenterology

Experience

Essential

• More than 3 years' experience in endoscopy as a staff nurse
• Experience caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
• Experience coordinating shifts or supervising staff
• Experience mentoring students or junior staff

Desirable

• Experience in specialist procedures such as ERCP and EUS
• Experience participating in service improvement projects

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of endoscopy procedures, patient safety, and recovery care
• Understanding of infection prevention, decontamination, and safe scope handling
• Ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients and emergencies
• Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Competent IT and documentation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of JAG accreditation standards
• Teaching or presentation skills

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

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