Description
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a post for Band 5 Staff Nurses in the Endoscopy department at the University Hospital Lewisham.
The UHL Endoscopy department is a 4-procedure room department offering both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (including ERCP, Colonoscopy Gastroscopy, and Bowel Screening) as well as supporting our inpatient service.
The department has a progressive, motivated and highly experienced team who are keen to support new staff in their clinical development skills.
The suitable candidates can be experienced Endoscopy nurses who are highly motivated and enjoy developing new skills in Endoscopy or those who are ready to learn new skill in Endoscopy.
Endoscopy unit covers a 5 day service, full time hours are usually completed over 4 days.
Main duties of the job
A Band 5 Endoscopy Nurse provides holistic, high-quality care from pre-assessment through to discharge for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
Core duties include:
- Assessing, planning, and delivering patient care before, during, and after endoscopic procedures (e.g., gastroscopy, colonoscopy).
- Assisting endoscopists in procedure rooms, managing specialized endoscopic equipment, and providing technical support.
- Monitoring vital signs, conscious levels, and administering sedation/medication in accordance with policy.
- Monitoring patient recovery, ensuring stability, providing discharge advice, and managing patient care from admission to discharge.
- Ensuring infection control compliance (e.g., COSHH), maintaining accurate documentation, and adhering to JAG (Joint Advisory Group) standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Permanent contract
- Part-time working pattern
Requirements
- Band 5 nurse
- Experience in endoscopy nursing
- Strong clinical skills