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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has been nationally recognised as the UK’s most inclusive NHS organisation. As such we have a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
This post is only open to current employees of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 3 month secondment for an experienced nurse to join our well established Endoscopy team at Westmorland General Hospital as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.
The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to provide both clinical and managerial support to the ward manager and endoscopy team.
Our Endoscopy Unit operates a 1 procedure room, 6 days a week, there are plans to move to a 7 day service, providing diagnostic and Bowel cancer Screening procedures. We are JAG accredited and strive to provide high standards of care to our patients.
The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and documentation skills, and be confident and ready to progress in their career. The applicant should be able to demonstrate that they have progressed in their current role and have challenged themselves to take on extended nursing roles and have experience of implementing change.
Experience in Endoscopy or Gastroenterology would be an advantage but not essential if you are the right candidate. You will be working within a friendly innovative driven team that puts the patients at the heart of everything we do.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
A full Job description and person specification are available to view in the attached supporting documents.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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