Senior Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Join our dynamic Endoscopy team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse and play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, support the day-to-day coordination of the unit and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

You will be involved in caring for patients throughout the endoscopy pathway including admission, pre assessment, procedure, recovery and discharge. The role includes assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, supporting patient flow and maintaining high standards of infection prevention and patient safety.

Applicants must hold a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registration and have recent experience within an endoscopy setting.

Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills are essential. Experience supporting junior staff, students and quality improvement initiatives is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse looking to further develop leadership skills within an accredited and forward-thinking endoscopy service.

Provide clinical leadership and support the daily operational management of the endoscopy unit.

Deliver high standards of patient-centred care throughout the patient pathway including admission, pre assessment, procedure, recovery and discharge.

Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures while maintaining patient dignity, safety and comfort.

Coordinate patient flow and support efficient utilisation of clinical capacity and resources.

Supervise, support and mentor junior staff, healthcare assistants, students and new team members.

Maintain accurate documentation, incident reporting and audit requirements in accordance with Trust policies.

Ensure compliance with infection prevention, decontamination standards and safe handling of endoscopy equipment.

Recognise and escalate deteriorating patients appropriately and participate in emergency situations when required.

Support quality improvement projects, audits and compliance with Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG) standards.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and high-quality service delivery.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability

Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan .

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.