Blakelands Hospital is a freestanding day case (ambulatory surgery) hospital. We are part of the internationally renowned Ramsay Health Care Group who believe in the value of day case surgery. As well as two operating theatres, we have an outpatient, x-ray and physio department focussing on ophthalmic, orthopaedic, Gastroenterology, Breast and general surgery. If you are excited about becoming part of a supportive team renowned for excellence and exceptional patient satisfaction, then the Blakelands Hospital is for you. 

We are located centrally in Milton Keynes, easily accessible to Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire with free parking on site. There is a direct train link to London. As a day surgery, we offer family friendly hours with no night duty

The Role:

As a Endoscopy Nurse you will be working in the Endoscopy procedure room and Ambulatory Care Unit carrying out admission, recovery and discharge of Endoscopy patients and support in caring other surgical day case patients. The successful applicant will have proven and sound experience of perioperative practice.
 

What you’ll bring with you
•    NMC/HCPC registration - your registration should not have any restrictions or conditions
•    A minimum of 1 year, post registration experience as a Staff Nurse in Endoscopy and Surgical ward
•    Knowledge of JAG is essential
•    Experience in leading a team is desirable
•    ALS/EPALS certificate - desirable
•    Surgical First Assist Qualification - desirable 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
•    Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business 

What you’ll bring with you:

• A passion to provide high quality care to patients following surgery
• A warm, considerate and empathetic character
• Strong team member
• Flexible working approach
• The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
• Strong communication skills

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 day’s Bank Holiday
• Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
• Access to our employee Ramsay Discount Programme and Blue Light Card
• Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
• Access to the Ramsay Academy - We invest in our people by creating real development opportunities and career pathways supported by structured learning curriculums