Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered nurse to join the Endoscopy Unit at Leigh 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 10-Oct-2026 or when the substantive postholder returns.
Whilst this post is advertised on a fixed term basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.
Candidates are required to hold NMCregistration 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.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the Ward Manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in their care.
To communicate effectively with all members of the multi disciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
302-25-7433595M
Job locations
Leigh Infirmary
The Avenue
Leigh
WN7 1HS
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 curtesy , 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.
• To develop own teaching skills and participate in education programmes supervising unqualified nurses and students as directed.

Job description
Job responsibilities
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 curtesy , 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.
• To develop own teaching skills and participate in education programmes supervising unqualified nurses and students as directed.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
• Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context

Desirable

• Basic computer skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
• Experience of working independently and as a member of a team

Desirable

• Post Qualification Experience
• Experience of Audit research
• Previous experience in a caring environment
• Experience of clinical supervision

Qualifications
Essential

• RGN
• Recent evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing Course
• Specialist Skills Course
• Degree/Diploma Studies

Knowledge
Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional Endoscopy issues
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Understanding of research/audit

Desirable

• Understanding of resource management
• Understanding of education/student requirements

Additional
Essential

• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
• Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context

Desirable

• Basic computer skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
• Experience of working independently and as a member of a team

Desirable

• Post Qualification Experience
• Experience of Audit research
• Previous experience in a caring environment
• Experience of clinical supervision

Qualifications
Essential

• RGN
• Recent evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing Course
• Specialist Skills Course
• Degree/Diploma Studies

Knowledge
Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional Endoscopy issues
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Understanding of research/audit

Desirable

• Understanding of resource management
• Understanding of education/student requirements

Additional
Essential

• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Skills Required