About this role
Job summary Spire Wellesley Hospital is looking to recruit a highly motivated, experienced and patient-focused Nurse to join our busy Endoscopy Department on a permanent contract.
This can be offered as either a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) or a part time position (30 hours per week) offering the opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing service, providing high-quality care to patients.
Main duties of the job You will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care and support to patients undergoing a variety of endoscopic procedures, always ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity. Working closely with the wider clinical team, you will assist during procedures and liaise with other departments and wards to help ensure endoscopy lists run smoothly and efficiently.
About us Spire Wellesley offers comprehensive private hospital services in a comfortable and relaxed environment to patients from across Essex. We believe it's our people that really set us apart, from the very best medical professionals, to our attentive and highly experienced support staff.
The Wellesley has 3 Theatres (2 laminar flow) and an endoscopy unit, a 33 bedded Surgical Ward covering a wide variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Vascular, Plastics, Gynae, Ophthalmology, Spinal, Urology and ENT. We have had a recent Theatre refurbishment to further upgrade our theatre environment and bringing cutting edge technology to our hospital.
Job description Job responsibilities
Endoscopy Practitioner/Nurse | Full Time or Part time hours | Permanent contract | Spire Wellesley Hospital | Southend | Joining bonus - £2500
Spire Wellesley Hospital is looking to recruit a highly motivated, experienced and patient-focused Nurse to join our busy Endoscopy Department on a permanent contract.
This can be offered as either a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) or a part time position (30 hours per week) offering the opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing service, providing high-quality care to patients.
This is a critical position within our hospital helping this service to grow, we are offered a £2500 joining bonus as well as a competitive salary and excellent benefits to the successful candidate
About Spire Wellesley Hospital
Spire Wellesley offers comprehensive private hospital services in a comfortable and relaxed environment to patients from across Essex. We believe it's our people that really set us apart, from the very best medical professionals, to our attentive and highly experienced support staff.
The Wellesley has 3 Theatres (2 laminar flow) and an endoscopy unit, a 33 bedded Surgical Ward covering a wide variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Vascular, Plastics, Gynae, Ophthalmology, Spinal, Urology and ENT. We have had a recent Theatre refurbishment to further upgrade our theatre environment and bringing cutting edge technology to our hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care and support to patients undergoing a variety of endoscopic procedures, always ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity. Working closely with the wider clinical team, you will assist during procedures and liaise with other departments and wards to help ensure endoscopy lists run smoothly and efficiently.
Who We're Looking For
The successful candidate will have:
Must have a minimum 2 years experience working in Endoscopy Demonstrates knowledge of current Endoscopy guidelines and standards NMC Registered with no restrictions on practice Confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Evidence of experience in an acute hospital setting Motivated to perform extended skills -cannulation/venepuncture/IV drug administration Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with different disciplines of healthcare staff, including Consultant users Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Free onsite parking Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellence Doing the right thing Caring is our passion Keeping it simple Delivering on our promises Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Must have a minimum 2 years experience working in Endoscopy Demonstrates knowledge of current Endoscopy guidelines and standards NMC Registered with no restrictions on practice Confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Evidence of experience in an acute hospital setting Motivated to perform extended skills -cannulation/venepuncture/IV drug administration Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with different disciplines of healthcare staff, including Consultant users
Desirable
Must have a minimum 2 years experience working in Endoscopy Demonstrates knowledge of current Endoscopy guidelines and standards NMC Registered with no restrictions on practice Confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Evidence of experience in an acute hospital setting Motivated to perform extended skills -cannulation/venepuncture/IV drug administration Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with different disciplines of healthcare staff, including Consultant users
Experience Essential
* Must have a minimum 2 years' experience working in Endoscopy * Demonstrates knowledge of current Endoscopy guidelines and standards * NMC Registered with no restrictions on practice * Confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team * Evidence of experience in an acute hospital setting * Motivated to perform extended skills -cannulation/venepuncture/IV drug administration * Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with different disciplines of healthcare staff, including Consultant users
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address eastern avenue
Southend-On-Sea
SS2 4XH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)