Band 5 - Staff Nurse, Endoscopy

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our welcoming team within the JAG-accredited Endoscopy Unit at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are keen to develop specialist clinical skills within a supportive and friendly environment. Our Endoscopy Unit delivers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, supporting Gastroenterologists, Surgeons and Nurse Endoscopists to provide high-quality patient care. Endoscopy is a dynamic and evolving speciality, offering continuous opportunities for professional development and learning. These posts are suitable for qualified nurses with an interest in Endoscopy, as well as those wishing to develop their career within a specialised clinical area.

Main duties of the job

Previous Endoscopy experience is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

Endoscopy offers an excellent environment in which to develop specialist clinical skills, and many of our nurses progress into advanced and specialist roles within Gastroenterology.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicants will demonstrate:

*   Excellent communication and organisational skills

*   The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

*   A commitment to delivering high standards of patient care

Postholders will work closely with colleagues to ensure the Unit remains compliant with JAG standards, and will contribute to audit, quality improvement and governance activities.

The role will be primarily based at Hemel Hempstead Endoscopy Unit, with the expectation to support other West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals sites when required. Once competencies have been achieved, staff will participate in weekend lists and the out-of-hours gastrointestinal bleed rota.