Nursing Associate - Endoscopy

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is a 1,200-bedded teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities for modern patient care: 1100 beds in the PFI and 100 in Cromer Community Hospital. The NNUH is part of Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group which includes the James Paget Hospital, in Great Yarmouth and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King Lynn. We carry out nearly one million outpatient appointments, day case procedures and inpatient admissions annually. The population we serve is predominantly the people of Norfolk and north Suffolk, although some patients are referred from further afield especially to access specialist services available at this Trust. Our staff of c10,000 care for and support patients who are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices and from other acute hospitals. We run more than 60 specialist services as a tertiary centre, including more than a dozen specialist cancer and radiotherapy treatments, and we are one of the biggest cancer centres in the country. We provide complex spinal surgery services, specialist Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosciences services and specialist cardiac services. Our Trust runs specialist dermatology, rheumatology, endocrinology, adult congenital heart disease services, treatment of complex liver and pancreatic diseases in adults, cystic fibrosis services and intestinal failure services. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre. NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare, and our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’. If this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team. Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are: People-focused We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all. Respect We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs. Integrity We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do. Dedication We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards. Excellence We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital. Wish you were here? So do we. We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow. At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and long term conditions and people within the LGBT+ community. Job overview Introducing our award winning Endoscopy department! Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your career? Why not explore a role in Endoscopy today? Our dedicated team are seeking motivated and caring Nursing Associates to join us, as we continue to deliver excellence in patient care. The Endoscopy Unit at NNUH is the largest in the UK, operating Monday to Friday, 8:00am–6:30pm. This role includes some on-call working (2–3 times per month); however, there are no routine night or weekend shifts as part of the standard working week. For part of your role, you will be rotating between Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the Quadram Institute (QI) —simply Google to see where you’ll be working. Following a significant investment in our Endoscopy services, the Quadram Institute enables us to perform up to 40,000 procedures each year, making NNUH home to the largest Endoscopy Unit in Europe. Our award-winning department offers nurses the opportunity to work alongside a wide multidisciplinary team across a variety of settings, including therapeutic, diagnostic, inpatient, and emergency on-call services. These are delivered across our 13-room capacity at both the main NNUH site and the QI. NNUH is also a centre for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and a centre of excellence for endoscopy training, offering approved training courses for both doctors and nurses. Advert Our department operates across 13 procedure rooms at both the main NNUH site and the Quadram Institute, offering exposure to: • Therapeutic endoscopy • Diagnostic services • Inpatient care • Emergency on-call services We are a recognised centre for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and a centre of excellence for endoscopy training , delivering approved training courses for both nurses and doctors. What we offer Benefits of joining our unit include: • Excellent opportunities for training and career progression , supported by three dedicated Clinical Educators • Strong links with clinical research and studies, helping to advance treatment techniques • The opportunity to work within a large multidisciplinary team across a range of clinical specialties • Encouragement and support to develop advanced clinical skills • Full-time and part-time opportunities available We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Nursing Associates who: • Are Registered Nursing Associates with post-registration experience at Band 4 level • Have experience working in an acute setting • Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and professional development • Are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care If you are passionate about patient care and keen to develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. Working for our organisation Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: • Flexible working hours • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service • Multi Faith prayer room • Discounted gym memberships • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support • On-site Nursery • On-site cafes offering staff discounts • Support in career development • Flexible staff bank • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Nursing Associate works as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-b