Registered Nurse Associate - Endoscopy
Job summary
Registered Nurse Associate - Endoscopy Band 4 28.5 hours 12 Months Maternity leave cover The primary focus of this role is to provide an effective and high quality service in relation to the specified clinical procedures within the Endoscopy Unit.
This involves undertaking a range of clinical procedures where there is a requirement to have knowledge of the procedure and deal with related non-routine activities such as dealing with complications, answering questions or monitoring progress during/following procedure under the supervision of a registered nurse.
The post holder will need to be motivated and able to work as part of a well-established team and be an excellent communicator with the ability to support the team in the day to day operation of the services they provide. Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We want to recruit highly motivated individuals who can provide high quality standards of care and work towards completing a portfolio of evidence in Endoscopy. Training will be ongoing.
Main duties of the job
A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Endoscopy Unit at Tamesdie and Glossop Integrated care organisation for an RN to join our existing Endoscopy team. The Endoscopy Unit within the NHS Foundation Trust is JAG accredited. The service incorporates a 3 room Endoscopy unit delivering both diagnostic and therapeutic intervention to all patients.
Whatever you're looking for in your next career move, you'll find it all at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (ICFT). We currently provide both community and hospital based services and are implementing new models of integrated care working with partners. Our belief is 'that Everyone Matters'. Our values are clear.
We only want to attract applicants whose values and behaviors match ours and that demands respect for everyone; the motivation to learn; the ability to be a professional role model, inclusive, caring and compassionate; with a communication style which is accessible, open and honest. Enquiries to: Sarah Irvine Endoscopy Manager 01619225897 Email sarah.irvine@tgh.nhs.uk
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
Assistant Practitioner or RNA certification
Desirable
Knowledge of JAG/GRS Written
Essential
Application form Desirable experience /Endoscopy/ Preop
Experience · Essential
Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in nursing patients with varied health care problems Working in a hospital environment.
Desirable
Experience of working in Endoscopy Gin portfolio
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).
