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Job summary

Main area
Endoscopy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (7 day service. On call commitment)
Job ref
320-MED-1653
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
21/07/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Registered Nurse/ODP/Theatre Practitioner - Endoscopy

Band 5

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

There has never been a more exciting time to join the dedicated Nursing Team within the UHDB Endoscopy Service at our Royal Derby Hospital site.

We are one of the largest Endoscopy Services in the country and serve a population of 1 million, including patients from Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

If you are passionate about patient experience and offer excellent, safe standards, and are excited about working in a forward-thinking, fast- growing service, we want to hear from you. You will need to be fully flexible, able to work Monday – Sunday, with an on call commitment.

The successful candidates will support the Consultant Gastroenterologists, Consultant Surgeons and our team of nurse endoscopists to provide safe care and treatment for patients during their time on the Unit. This will involve assisting the endoscopist during endoscopic procedures and caring for patients before, during and after their procedures.

On call requirement for this post.

Main duties of the job

At the RDH site we run 7 rooms, 2 sessions daily, with an emergency in patient list 7 days a week. We are supported by a large team of Endoscopists  including Consultant Gastroenterologists, Surgeons and Nurse Specialists.

Daily activity includes gastroscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, EMR, ERCP, bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, on call emergency commitment and Bowel Cancer Screening. 

The Unit is a modern, well equipped, 7 room, JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit and performs procedures across a full range of gastrointestinal and respiratory endoscopy. With full JAG accreditation and exemplary nursing team, we see over 30,000 procedures performed annually. We have our own dedicated Endoscopy Clinical Facilitator; all our staff are trained for all aspects of Endoscopy Nursing and skills are updated on JETS Database.

On call requirement for this post

Closing date of applications: 7 July 2025

Interview date: 21 July 2025

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

 

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Person specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of leading a team/leadership skill gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
  • Experience of mentoring, supporting and developing staff
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the clinical area/speciality

Skills & Ability

Essential criteria
  • Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action
  • Responsibility & Accountability
Desirable criteria
  • Understands safe/safer staffing

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria
  • Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff
Desirable criteria
  • Motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

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.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Chelsea Kennedy
Job title
Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 788743
Additional information

Danielle Hendley - sister

Rachel Elliott - Sister

Laura Rezin - Sister

Extension 88743

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