Staff Nurse / ODP - Endoscopy - Band 5

Job overview

United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust are proud to offer a JAG accredited Endoscopy service. We have a great opportunity for a registered nurse or ODP to join our prestigious team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our fantastic team, who will in turn ensure that you are supported in a friendly and progressive environment.

The Endoscopy Units’ within the Trust perform a variety of standard and advanced Endoscopic procedures for both out-patients and in-patients including; gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, oesophageal stenting and other specialist work is also undertaken by our individual consultants.

The Endoscopy Unit is presently open between 08:00 and 19:00, 7 days a week, with an On Call Nurse Bleed Rota overnight and at weekends. We operate services across 4 sites, and there may be occasional need to travel between sites. Our aim is to provide the very highest standards of care to patients and relatives a like, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Endoscopy Sister, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting endoscopists in the procedure room, acting as the patients' advocate, ensuring privacy and dignity throughout the endoscopy journey. They should be able to demonstrate good leadership skills, be adaptable to a changing environment and possess good written and verbal communication skills. There will be a need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the trustwide Endoscopy service, a commitment to personal / professional development is required and a teaching / mentorship certificate would be desirable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!