Staff Nurse

Job Summary We are delighted to share we have vacancies for band 5 staff nurses to join the endoscopy team at Bishop Auckland following our expansion and refurbishment of the unit. We welcome both experienced and newly qualified staff nurses. Within endoscopy no two days are the same; we are looking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic, forward‑thinking nurses to help provide a safe, high‑quality service to patients trust wide. The endoscopy service provides a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for both inpatients and outpatients carried out within our 4 procedure rooms. We are also proud to be accredited for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Responsibilities Ensure safe admission, recovery, and discharge of patients. Assist consultants and Nurse Endoscopists within the procedure room. Conduct and support a range of endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy and cystoscopy. Participate in the in‑house training programme and ensure competencies are achieved. Attend to trainees, provide regular meetings and support across admissions, recovery and procedure rooms. Engage with the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota with Darlington Memorial Hospital acute site. Support nurture and career progression opportunities including advancing to Nurse Endoscopist, senior nurse or specialist nurse roles. About Us We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We also run a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and deliver care from community hospitals and home settings. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and BAME candidates as they are under‑represented. Pay and Working Arrangements Band: Band 5 Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: C9439‑2526‑0593‑2 Job location: Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD Person Specification – Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation. Up‑to‑date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional help and advice. Will provide leadership in the delivery of care for people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first and providing care that is person‑centred, safe and compassionate. Safely lead and manage the nursing care of a group of people, demonstrating appropriate prioritisation, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patient care. Desirable Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate. Prepared to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision. IV cannulation. Venepuncture. Experience Essential We welcome both experienced and newly qualified nurses. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non‑verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi‑disciplinary team. Will support, supervise and assess students in the delivery of nursing care, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback, and evaluating and documenting their performance within the clinical setting. Will promote health and healthy lifestyle choices and provide information in accessible ways to help people understand and make decisions about their health, life choices, illness and care. Desirable Endoscopy experience. Qualifications Essential Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to NMC registration to part 1 of the NMC register. Valid NMC PIN or awaiting PIN. Evidence of continual professional development. Desirable Endoscopy related qualifications. Statutory Registration Essential Registered Nurse (adult or child) on part 1 of the NMC register. Valid UK NMC PIN. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer Details County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6ADWebsite: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr