Job summary
Staff Nurse - Endoscopy Unit

37.5 hours per week (Six day working)
Fixed Term for 9 months (Secondment Cover)

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 26th November 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 5th November 2026 (TBC)

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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Main duties of the job

• The endoscopy unit is a JAG accredited unit. We undertake diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (upper GI, lower GI and respiratory procedures).
• There are a lot of training opportunities, including a comprehensive training package of which you will be supported by our own practice educator facilitator. A buddy/mentor will be allocated to you to support your training, assist you in completing your competencies.
• The endoscopy unit is a fast passed area with 4 procedure rooms, you would be required to work in all areas of the unit- prep/procedure rooms/decontamination & recovery.

About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:

• Effective open communication
• Excellence and safety in everything we do
• Challenge but support
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

Key responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
• Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
• Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
• Manage a group of patients throughout a shift as delegated by nurse in charge.
• Working within the N.M.C Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitation.
• In the absence of senior colleagues manages the Ward/Department on occasions without direct supervision when competent to do so.
• Use computerised systems to support the provision of patient care and treatment.
• Work within Clinical Governance Standards and Trust Policies.
• Ensure that concerns and complaints from patients, visitors or colleagues are resolved where possible and reported to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
• To be conversant with all Trust Emergency Procedures. Comply with Trust Manual Handling Policy.

Essential requirements

• Able to demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills and expertise
• Demonstrates the use of evidence based practice in the implementation of change
• Demonstrates the awareness and impact of clinical governance
• Critical analytical skills
• Undertake wide experience during training in an acute setting
• Knowledge and application of NMC Code of Conduct
• RGN/RSCN/RM
• Nursing Degree/Diploma/Nearing the completion of NMC approved nurse training
• Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in specialty
• To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
• To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort
• Ability to have positive working relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines.
• Experience of using evidence based practice.

Desirable requirements

• Evidence of Research or Clinical Audit
• Post grad qualification
• ENB 998
• C&G 730
• Other teaching

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Contract: Fixed term, 9 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 230-34693985-PCD-B
Contact: Natalie Coleman, Senior Sister, natalie.coleman@geh.nhs.uk, 02476351351

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Apply through our website.