Job Details:

Main area Endoscopy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (4 days a week – no fixed day off) Job ref 391-RFL-5442161

Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Chasefarm Endoscopy Town Enfield Salary £32,720 – £39,769 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 02/08/2023 23:59

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

An exciting opportunity to work in a newly built hospital, in a JAG accredited Endoscopy unit.

We are looking for a full-time band 5 staff nurse, with endoscopy experience, to join our Endoscopy team at the QEH. You will be joining a well established and friendly team and will be given to opportunity to grow and develop as a nurse as a priority.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the delivery of a patient-centred, clinically effective and dynamic service from the patient’s admission, recovery to discharge.
Act as a role model for other staff.
Assist the clinicians in the endoscopy procedure rooms.
Contribute to the development of action plans, protocols and pathways to ensure continuous quality improvement of the service.
Using the knowledge skills framework progress personal and professional knowledge and skills.
Undertake the mentorship/superviosry role in support of learners.

Working for our organisation

The Endoscopy unit at Chasefarm is one of The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust hospitals and is located in the beautiful green area of Enfield! Newly built hospital, under 5 years and very digitally engaged as it provides exceptional care to all patients.

The endoscopy unit boast technically advanced equipment and accessories to help in diagnosing and treating all gastroenterology, respiratory and colorectal patients. The unit is JAG accredited and display high standards of care .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties include – admission, recovery, discharge of patients. Successful candidate will also be assisting mostly in the procedure rooms.

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race ,ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values (attached) and our Trust values.

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.