Staff Nurse - Endoscopy | Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered nurse to join the Endoscopy Unit at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and become part of an evolving and innovative team.

If you have Endoscopy experience we want to hear from you!

We can offer you a training programme where you will be supported by our Clinical educator and other senior staff.

This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager’s agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as it has been established to provide cover for maternity leave and will end on 09/11/2027  or on the resumption of the postholder, whichever is soonest.

Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.

Candidates are required to hold NMC registration to be eligible to apply for this role. 

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received. 

Under the supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients

Choose Well – Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high‑quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do — we believe thathappy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart

• Listen and Involve

• Kind and Respectful

• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high‑quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Key results from the job holder

• To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.

• Performs well within a multidisciplinary team

• Upholds NMC Code of Conduct

• Adheres to Trust policies and procedures

Planning and Organisational Duties

• Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence

• Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.

• To be sensitive to the needs of the patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity

• To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients

• Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.

Responsibility for Finance

•  To be aware of resources and give high quality cost effective care.

Responsibility for Human Resources

• In conjunction with the ward manager, participate in induction programmes, introducing new staff to the ward and their duties. 

Responsibility for Health & Safety

• Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. 

Responsibility for Teaching

• Take personal responsibility for developing and maintain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in conjunction with NMC guidance

• Attend mandatory training as directed by Trust

•  In conjunction with the ward manager, help create and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and students and act as a mentor in the supervision and teach of less experienced staff.

This advert closes on Friday 27 Nov 2026