Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-MED3092A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Endoscopy (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Department: Endoscopy Unit
Band: 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Endoscopy Staff Nurse to join our busy Endoscopy Team.
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) Endoscopy service is based over 2 sites (MKUH and MKUH White House diagnostic Centre (WHDC)) The unit are purpose built to support outpatient and inpatient endoscopic procedures. It consists of four Endoscopy theatres at MKUH, one of which has the facilities to undertake X- ray screening and laser procedures and two Endoscopy theatres at WHDC. The successful candidate will be expected to work across both sites.
Our services include an ever-increasing number of specialised therapeutic and diagnostic procedures which require a high level of technical capability and a passion for problem solving.
The applicant does not require previous endoscopy experience as all training will be given however, a NMC registration is vital for this role and only applicants with a valid NMC registration, will be considered for this role.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic and a confident team worker with good communication skills you will be well suited to work within this large multidisciplinary team.
Interview: 25/02/2025
Main duties of the job
The main responsibility of this post will be to work as the registered Nurse alongside our Endoscopists, Nurse Associates and Health Care Assists to delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the unit, this role is highly technical as you will be working with state-of-the-art endoscopic equipment which helps to diagnose, assess, and treat patients with the Gastrointestinal, Respiratory and Urology conditions. This can be a physically demanding and challenging role but is very rewarding for the right candidate.
If you would like to know more about the post please contact Hannah Burnett, Senior Endoscopy Sister on 01908 9986461. Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Working for our organisation
'A notable 63% of nursing and midwifery staff express they find opportunities to develop their career at MKUH.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide and maintain safe, high-quality standards of nursing care as part of the endoscopy team.
To provide effective, professional, and managerial leadership to staff in the absence of the Endoscopy Sister/Charge Nurse and/or Senior Staff Nurse and to be the Endoscopy representative if the Endoscopy Sister/Charge Nurse and/or Senior Staff Nurse are unavailable.
To ensure that all lines of communication are identified and used effectively; to maintain a high standard of nursing care within the framework of the Trust policies.
The post holder will be expected to be able to work in all areas of endoscopy after training.
To work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working in collaboration with Senior Staff and the Multidisciplinary Team.
To be an effective team member.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- RGN/RN Adult
- BLS
Desirable criteria
- ILS
- Alert
- ENB 998/MSPP or Equivalent
- Recognised Gastrointestinal Nursing Course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent acute nursing knowledge and experience
- Demonstrable knowledge of current issues in nursing
- Demonstrable knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Practice – competency skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of Essence of Care
- Demonstrable knowledge of Infection Control
- Demonstrable knowledge of admission / discharge process
Skills
Essential criteria
- Up to date clinical skills appropriate to endoscopy or GI areas
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
- Able to direct and supervise unregistered nurses
- Demonstrable evidence of delivering quality patient care
- Computer literate
Desirable criteria
- Report writing
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Motivated / positive & enthusiastic
- Demonstrable ability to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work evenings and weekends
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Understanding of the role of the endoscopy nurse
- Smart appearance
- Able to reflect on practice
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Punctual and reliable
Communication
Essential criteria
- Approachable manner
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Burnett
- Job title
- Senior Endoscopy Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
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