Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Endoscopy Unit Town BARROW IN FURNESS Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/06/2026 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 5
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
Our JAG accredited Endoscopy service, based at Furness General Hospital, is looking to recruit Band 5 Nurses to join our established, motivated and friendly team. Our Endoscopy services are predominantly nurse led, from admission to discharge. It is therefore essential that our Nursing team are able to demonstrate a high degree of autonomy.
Main duties of the job
Our nurses are trained to assist Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Respiratory Consultants and Nurse Endoscopists, in a range of specialised and technical procedures, supported by a dedicated competency framework, complimented by online learning and guidance from our Endoscopy specific practice educator team.
The successful applicants will possess excellent communication and documentation skills, should be able to work well within a team, and demonstrate a keen interest in Endoscopy. They will work in close partnership with colleagues to ensure that the unit is compliant with JAG requirements and will be actively involved in audit and governance to maintain standards.
We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses, and provide a structured induction and preceptorship programme.
Benefits and Working conditions
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
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.
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