An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), part of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, for a Band 5 Staff Nurse within the Endoscopy Unit.
The PRUH has an established Endoscopy unit with two procedure rooms and a third within radiology for all endoscopy procedures under fluoroscopy. We perform all endoscopic procedures including Enteroscopy, Video Capsule Endoscopy, Endoscopy Ultrasound Service (EUS), Trans Nasal Endoscopy (TNE) and Bronchoscopy and Endo Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) and pre assessment.
The current unit is extremely efficient with an excellent productivity record. In order to facilitate the further development of the service, a business case has been approved to expand the endoscopy facilities at the PRUH to a six roomed standalone elective unit whilst retaining the main hospital rooms for inpatient and therapeutic procedures. This incredibly exciting project is set to be completed this year.
We are looking for someone who has the motivation, drive and commitment to help deliver an outstanding endoscopy service to the people of Bromley. You will work as a professional role model, demonstrating flexibility, excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of team.
The Endoscopy staff nurse will be expected to exhibit specific skills in the
management of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. This will include
undertaking assessment, education and counselling wherever appropriate.
The post holder will work closely with the nursing team, health care assistants, wider endoscopy team including the pre assessment team, colorectal team, pathology, radiology and cancer services in the trust and have a strong clinical commitment to the Endoscopy service.
The role will involve collaborative working with a large multi-disciplinary team nursing team. It will also extend to ensure full service provision which includes rotation to the on call emergency GI Bleed Nursing rota. The Endoscopy staff nurse will be supported by the sisters, clinical manager, service manager and clinical leads.
The Band 5 Endoscopy staff nurse is expected to support the senior staff in development of the service, showing professional & personal development. It is essential that the post holder can work within a diverse team, provide autonomous decision making and be aware of their limitations in accordance with NMC. The role involves the ability to integrate, communicate, support and be a role model to a wide multi-disciplinary group in a centre of excellence.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for all via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jose Santos Job title: Endoscopy Matron Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01689 864047
Expression of interest, please contact José Santos, Endoscopy Matron on 01689 864047 or email
[email protected]
