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Endoscopy Department
Staff Nurse/ODP Band 5
We have a number of full time positions available within the Endoscopy Department in NHS Grampian. Part time positions will also be considered.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an excellent team within a large expanding Endoscopy Service. Providing a service both in the acute sector and the community.
We cover both elective and emergency endoscopy services over 7 days. Previous experience within endoscopy would be beneficial but further training will be offered if successful, and there is an expectation that you will complete a competency framework in line with the JETS workforce model. Recent previous experience within anaesthetics or recovery, would also be beneficial to support the expanding need for general anaesthetic procedures within the service, but is not essential.
We cover complex therapeutic procedures such as ERCP/Spy Glass/EUS/EBUS/HALO/Double Balloon Enteroscopy etc.
The successful applicants will work within all the areas that the Endoscopy Service covers within NHS Grampian.
Applicants should possess the following qualities:
• Caring nature
• Good communication skills
• Hard working and motivated
• Works well within a team and can work flexibly
• Keen to learn new skills and deal with emergency situations
• High standards of care and infection control
If you think that you are up for the challenge then we want to hear from you.
NHS Grampian provides the perfect solution to all interests and lifestyles. Aberdeen has the most buoyant economy in the UK outside of London and offers all the attractions of any major city. Aberdeenshire boasts many picturesque towns and villages within easy commuting distance and provides access to an enormous range of outdoor pursuits, ranging from fishing to skiing. Excellent transport links ensure that Edinburgh and Glasgow are less than 2 hours by train and the ever expanding Aberdeen airport has multiple flights daily to London (1 hour) and many other destinations across the UK and Europe.
Where appropriate, an attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact SCN: Angela Henderson on 01224 552575 or angela.henderson2@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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