Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a Nursing Associate to join the Endoscopy Team at Scarborough.
We are a small supportive team who strives to give the best care to all patients attending for procedures at Scarborough and Bridlington Endoscopy.
We are able to offer a thorough training package which involves internal and external training. You will have a supportive buddy to take you through the first 6-12 months, to assist with your development within the Endoscopy Unit.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate role within Endoscopy will be varied, working in all area of the department.
From completing pre-assessment and admissions of patients, to assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
We recover patients and ensure a full discharge is completed post procedure. Working within the Trust Values, policies and guidelines.
The position also requires a small on-call commitment to enable acutely ill patients to be treated overnight, or on weekends when the unit is closed.
1. Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY and Remote interviews will not be available.
· The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed
· Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
2. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
3. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
4. A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
5. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
6. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
7. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
8. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
9. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
10. Foundation Degree achieved through recognised Nursing Associate training programme
11. A minimum of C grade GCSE or equivalent, in English and Maths
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
12. Two years previous experience working and communicating with the public in a health/social care/educational setting or gained through recognised Nursing Associate training programme
13. Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team worked in and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
14. Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
15. Understanding of how to apply evidence based practice to ensure high quality care for patients