• Job Description

  Req#: C9302-26-0064?language=en&page=48&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Endoscopy Unit at Leigh Infirmary and become part of an evolving and innovative team.

  We would particularly welcome applicants with previous Endoscopy/Theatre/ICU experience, although this is not essential.

  We can offer you a training programme where you will be supported by our Clinical educator and other senior staff.

  Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received.

  Main duties of the job

  Under the supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in their care.

  To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients.

  About us

  Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

  WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

  At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

  Details

  Date posted

  13 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  302-26-7744034M

  Job locations

  Leigh Infirmary

  The Avenue

  Leigh

  WN7 1HS

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Key results from the job holder

  To provide the highest standards of care to our patients. Performs well within a multidisciplinary team Upholds NMC Code of Conduct Adheres to Trust policies and procedures

  Planning and Organisational Duties

  • Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence
  • Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
  • To be sensitive to the needs of the patients in relation to curtesy , privacy and dignity
  • To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation.

  Communications and Key Working Relationships

  • To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients
  • Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.

  Responsibility for Finance

  • To be aware of resources and give high quality cost effective care.

  Responsibility for Human Resources

  • In conjunction with the ward manager, participate in induction programmes, introducing new staff to the ward and their duties.

  Responsibility for Health & Safety

  • Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

  Responsibility for Teaching

  • Take personal responsibility for developing and maintain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in conjunction with NMC guidance
  • Attend mandatory training as directed by Trust
  • In conjunction with the ward manager, help create and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and students and act as a mentor in the supervision and teach of less experienced staff.
  • To develop own teaching skills and participate in education programmes supervising unqualified nurses and students as directed.

  Work Circumstances & on-call

  • Shifts of 6 or 12 hours to include nights and weekends. Rosters are planned and released six weeks in advance

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Key results from the job holder

  To provide the highest standards of care to our patients. Performs well within a multidisciplinary team Upholds NMC Code of Conduct Adheres to Trust policies and procedures

  Planning and Organisational Duties

  • Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence
  • Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
  • To be sensitive to the needs of the patients in relation to curtesy , privacy and dignity
  • To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation.

  Communications and Key Working Relationships

  • To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients
  • Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.

  Responsibility for Finance

  • To be aware of resources and give high quality cost effective care.

  Responsibility for Human Resources

  • In conjunction with the ward manager, participate in induction programmes, introducing new staff to the ward and their duties.

  Responsibility for Health & Safety

  • Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

  Responsibility for Teaching

  • Take personal responsibility for developing and maintain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in conjunction with NMC guidance
  • Attend mandatory training as directed by Trust
  • In conjunction with the ward manager, help create and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and students and act as a mentor in the supervision and teach of less experienced staff.
  • To develop own teaching skills and participate in education programmes supervising unqualified nurses and students as directed.

  Work Circumstances & on-call

  • Shifts of 6 or 12 hours to include nights and weekends. Rosters are planned and released six weeks in advance

  Person Specification

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
  • Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context

  Desirable

  • Basic computer skills

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
  • Experience of working independently and as a member of a team

  Desirable

  • Post Qualification Experience
  • Experience of Audit research
  • Previous experience in a caring environment
  • Experience of clinical supervision

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RGN
  • Recent evidence of continuing professional development

  Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing Course
  • Specialist Skills Course
  • Degree/Diploma Studies

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional Endoscopy issues
  • Knowledge of evidence based practice
  • Understanding of research/audit

  Desirable

  • Understanding of resource management
  • Understanding of education/student requirements

  Additional

  Essential

  • Flexible and positive approach to work
  • Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

  Person Specification

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
  • Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context

  Desirable

  • Basic computer skills

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
  • Experience of working independently and as a member of a team

  Desirable

  • Post Qualification Experience
  • Experience of Audit research
  • Previous experience in a caring environment
  • Experience of clinical supervision

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RGN
  • Recent evidence of continuing professional development

  Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing Course
  • Specialist Skills Course
  • Degree/Diploma Studies

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional Endoscopy issues
  • Knowledge of evidence based practice
  • Understanding of research/audit

  Desirable

  • Understanding of resource management
  • Understanding of education/student requirements

  Additional

  Essential

  • Flexible and positive approach to work
  • Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

  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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Leigh Infirmary

  The Avenue

  Leigh

  WN7 1HS

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Leigh Infirmary

  The Avenue

  Leigh

  WN7 1HS

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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