Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 423-7346172
- Employer
- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Airedale General Hospital
- Town
- Keighley
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Endoscopy (Band 5)
Band 5
Be part of our future landscape
At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.
We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse on the unit at Airedale. This is a JAG accredited unit with four functioning rooms. The unit provides a five day and out hours service which includes a nurse on call rota.
The function of the endoscopy unit is to provide a safe environment where patients receive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using a flexible endoscope. These include OGD, colonoscopies, flexi-sigmoidoscopies, ERCP, Cystoscopies, Respiratory service including EBUS and Bronchoscopy which are performed on the unit supporting national programmes for urology and respiratory disease.
The unit is part of the National Bowel Cancer screening programmes working in collaboration with Bradford Teaching Hospital
*Previous applicants need not re-apply
Main duties of the job
Responsible for delivery of care needs and maintenance of clinical standards under direction.
The development of programmes of care.
The implementation, evaluation and updating of care programmes.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and maybe required to demonstrate procedures and to supervise registered and unregistered staff.
Be accountable for personal nursing practice.
Maintain a high standard of patient care as associate nurse/named nurse. Be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of patient care.
Be aware of current development and research in clinical practice, to JAG standards
Act as a mentor/assessor to students and Health Care Support Workers.
Participate and assist in research at ward/unit level.
Undertake study to meet the requirements of PREPP.
Act as a role model for junior staff.
Practice the “Endoscopy Nurse Skill Set (Band 5)
Working for our organisation
As an Endoscopy staff nurse you are expected to -
- Work as a team assisting and supporting colleagues
- Monitor and audit the quality of the service
- Involve users in service development
- Observe all Trust policies and procedures
- Maintain professional development and competencies
- Be committed to training and development of yourself and staff working within the unit which provides appropriate facilities and follows appropriate guidance for the training of nursing staff, junior medical staff and trainers
- Liaise and support other departments and wards
This is an ideal career opportunity for a registered nurse to develop enhance and expand their existing skills If you are motivated, inspirational and looking for a new challenge then this could be the job for you, to inspire and assist in leading an innovative team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Undertake training as required to develop competence in the Endoscopy Nurse Skill Set and in respect of the scope of professional practice.
Participate in on call rota once competency assessments are completed
Maintain custody of controlled drugs, checking and administering, checking and maintaining ward stock.
Assist medical staff and ascertain medical treatment and reports patient condition to medical staff and receive instructions.
Carry out nursing procedures and acts at all times in a professional manner.
Contribute to teaching and assessing of learners within the requirement of the NMC
Co-ordinates patient’s special diets in accordance to any pre procedure preparation
supporting ward teams and supervise the service.
To be responsible for your professional practice and for complying with the relevant standards and codes of practice set by your regulatory or professional body.
Learn to use and maintain specialised endoscopy equipment and video equipment
Knowledge and skills within Respiratory services i.e bronchoscopy, Endo bronchial Ultra -Sound and the therapeutic drains
Urology – cystoscopy, insertion of catheters
Supporting theatre staff with GA endoscopies
Organise nursing care plans including admission and discharge of patients in accordance with District Transfer Policy.
Assists in requesting of repairs of equipment and advise patients on the care of their property.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Nursing Degree
- Registered with NMC
Desirable criteria
- ENB 998/SLIP or equivalent
- First level degree or equivalent
- Post registration endoscopy related qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience in another acute medical/ surgical setting
Desirable criteria
- Post registration experience working in Endoscopy
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & ‘Understanding the New NHS’
- Participates in professional developmen
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of the indications for endoscopic procedures and therapeutic interventions
- Knowledge of JAG GRS standards
Skills
Essential criteria
- Clear and accurate verbal/written communication
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of consent training/ skills
- Evidence of competence in assisting with endoscopic procedures
- Audit skills
- Leadership experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Angharad Williams
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01535 292373
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