Job summary
OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our team on the Endoscopy Unit.
Reporting to the Endoscopy Unit Manager you will be responsible for the decontamination of endoscopes, assisting endoscopists in the procedure room, be the patients named nurse acting as their advocate ensuring privacy and dignity throughout the endoscopy journey.
PLEASE NOTE, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PROVEN POST REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE AND HAVE COMPLETED THEIR REGISTERED NURSING PRECEPTORSHIP TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY
Main duties of the job
You will be able to demonstrate good leadership skills, be adaptable to a changing environment and possess good written and verbal communication skills. Although experience would be desirable, full training will be given as this is a developmental post which will cover all areas of Endoscopy. Your training needs will be supported by our highly experienced Practice Development Nurse.
Endoscopy experience is highly desirable but not essential.
There will be a need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Endoscopy service, a commitment to personal/professional development.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
- Date posted: 24 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: Depending on experience per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 236-SUR-NM824-26-I
Person Specification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2).
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge and IT Skills.
- Previous hospital nursing experience.
- Proven post NMC registration experience
- Degree / diploma in nursing studies (or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)
- Completion of a registered nursing preceptorship
Desirable
- Endoscopy training.
- Experience of the use of clinical systems.
Employer details
- Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: CDC Endoscopy Unit, Salmon fields, Oldham, OL2 6JG, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: Apply through our website
- For questions about the job, contact: Unit Manager Nicola Mackintosh, [email protected], 01617785615
The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.
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