Job summary
Here in Endoscopy, we have a vacancy for a highly motivated forward thinking registered nurse to be part of our fantastic team.

The successful candidate will be given a full comprehensive training package to allow them to assist with procedures in endoscopy along with safe management of pre and post patients.

We work between the hours of 08:00am -18:00pm 6 days a week at present.The vacancy includes being part of a team that participates in the trust out of hours on call rota.

Main duties of the job

• Admission of all patients onto the endoscopy unit.
• Consenting all patients undergoing diagnostic procedures.
• Pre assess our surveillance patients.
• Completing written communication to a high standard informing team members and the wider multidisciplinary team of any relevant information.
• To coordinate the delivery of safe effective nursing care to all patients.
• To adhere to the NMC Code/standards
• To participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities.
• To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget.
• To act as a role member to other members of the team and to teach/support junior members of staff and students.
• Work closely with our Bowel Cancer Screening Team

About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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Details
Date posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9439-2627-N64
Job locations: Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham, DL14 6AD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
We are one of the largest integrated care providers in England. Over 7,000 Staff serve a population of around 650,000 people in the North East,

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Person Specification
Experience
Desirable

• Endoscopy experience

Qualifications
Essential

• Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to NMC registration to part 1 of the NMC register.
• Valid NMC PIN.
• Evidence of continual professional development.

Desirable

• Leadership courses
• Relevant degree or willing to work towards
• Endoscopy related courses

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Teaching skills
• Evidence of effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Good leadgership skills
• IT skills

Statutory Registration
Essential

• Registered Nurse (adult or child) on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham, DL14 6AD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Endoscopy Unit Manager
Sharon Lynch
Sharonlynch2@nhs.net
01388455320

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