• Job Description

  Req#: U0056-ENDORGN25?language=en&page=1197&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you kind and caring and want to be part of a dynamic team?

  We are looking to welcome an experienced Registered Nurse/ODP to join our friendly team.

  We are a private JAG accredited community endoscopy centre specialising in diagnostic gastrointestinal endoscopy. We are a well established Centre and currently undertake approximately 7500 endoscopies per year. All our referrals are direct NHS referrals from the General Practitioners across Mid and South Essex ICB.

  We are looking for a caring, motivated and enthusiastic individual who will work as part of a hard working dedicated team providing high quality, individualised patient care.

  We carry out the following procedures within the community setting: Diagnostic gastroscopy, Diagnostic colonoscopy and polypectomy, Diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, Rectal Bleeding Clinic: flexible sigmoidoscopy proctoscopy and banding of haemorrhoids.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful applicant will be motivated and organised with excellent communication skills and willing to be flexible to meet the demands of the endoscopy centre. You will work as part of the team providing excellent patient centred care in a clinically effective and compassionate way to ensure a positive experience for our patients.

  You will rotate through the different areas of the endoscopy centre: admission, procedure rooms and recovery. We have dedicated decontamination staff within the centre. You will be expected to participate in your professional development and attend relevant courses as and when required.

  About us

  We have a dedicated clinical team comprising of the Consultant Gastroenterogists and Consultant Colorectal Surgeons, Endoscopy Nurses, ODP's, Healthcare Assistants and a Decontamination Team. The clinical team are supported by an administrative team responsible for bookings, list utilisation and communication of results to GP's.

  We undertake diagnostic procedures only enabling us to focus on providing an excellent, high quality service that has recently achieved JAG accreditation.

  Our ethos is 'We take time to Care'

  We offer

  • An NHS Pension or workplace pension (NEST)
  • Healthshield Cash Plan
  • Annual Leave and pay aligned with Agenda for Change
  • Flexible shifts

  Interviews will take place between 2 and 3 weeks after the closing dates. All correspondence will be by email. If you would like an informal visit please contact joanne.wadeson1@nhs.net

  Details

  Date posted

  30 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  U0056-ENDORGN25

  Job locations

  348 Rayleigh Road

  Leigh-on-sea

  Essex

  SS9 5PU

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The successful candidate will join an established team responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the health and wellbeing needs of our patients in line with our core values and professional frameworks. This includes all aspects of the patient journey from admission to procedure and safe discharge. Patient comfort, early recognition and management of endoscopy complications, vital signs and cannulation are also key aspects of this role.

  The candidate will be required to complete mandatory training, participate in continuing professional development and attend regular appraisals. Dependent upon experience they will act as a role model to encourage and support the professional development of others and provide clinical supervision and direction for colleagues to support them in reaching their full potential.

  The candidate will be required to undertake a range of activities required to ensure the smooth and safe day to day running of the endoscopy unit, including maintenance of stock, completion of daily checklists and audits.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The successful candidate will join an established team responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the health and wellbeing needs of our patients in line with our core values and professional frameworks. This includes all aspects of the patient journey from admission to procedure and safe discharge. Patient comfort, early recognition and management of endoscopy complications, vital signs and cannulation are also key aspects of this role.

  The candidate will be required to complete mandatory training, participate in continuing professional development and attend regular appraisals. Dependent upon experience they will act as a role model to encourage and support the professional development of others and provide clinical supervision and direction for colleagues to support them in reaching their full potential.

  The candidate will be required to undertake a range of activities required to ensure the smooth and safe day to day running of the endoscopy unit, including maintenance of stock, completion of daily checklists and audits.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in Endoscopy Unit or similar
  • Awareness of clinical governance and relevance to practice

  Desirable

  • Evidence of clinical competency in endoscopy

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Able to or willing to learn cannulation.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
  • Able to evaluate information to aid decision making.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

  Desirable

  • Basic IT skills
  • Teaching and mentoring skills.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse with appropriate NMC registration. ODP Registration.

  Desirable

  • Diploma or degree in Nursing

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in Endoscopy Unit or similar
  • Awareness of clinical governance and relevance to practice

  Desirable

  • Evidence of clinical competency in endoscopy

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Able to or willing to learn cannulation.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
  • Able to evaluate information to aid decision making.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

  Desirable

  • Basic IT skills
  • Teaching and mentoring skills.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse with appropriate NMC registration. ODP Registration.

  Desirable

  • Diploma or degree in Nursing

  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.

  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.

  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

  Eastwood Community Endoscopy Centre

  Address

  348 Rayleigh Road

  Leigh-on-sea

  Essex

  SS9 5PU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.eastwoodendoscopycentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Eastwood Community Endoscopy Centre

  Address

  348 Rayleigh Road

  Leigh-on-sea

  Essex

  SS9 5PU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.eastwoodendoscopycentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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