Job summary
The West Suffolk Hospital Foundation Trust Endoscopy Unit is excited to announce vacancies for ambitious and passionate registered nurses to learn new skills and explore a rewarding career in our JAG (Joint Advisory Group) accredited unit. Although it is desirable to have previous endoscopy experience full training will be provided.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, who have a kind and caring attitude who wish to expand their skills in the health care setting and develop their leadership skills.

Main duties of the job
The Endoscopy unit is a busy JAG accredited Unit undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. As an Endoscopy staff nurse you will be trained to rotate around all sub specialities within the unit. This includes Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, Gastroscopy and Cystoscopy. If you are looking for a new challenge, come and join our growing team providing quality care for patients across the whole endoscopy pathway including pre, peri and post endoscopic procedural care.

About us
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.

At West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust we provide:

NHS/Blue Light Discounts

NHS Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service awards

Recognition Awards - Putting you First and STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition)

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Test Reimbursement

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts, and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

Details
Date posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 179-8092549-C
Job locations: West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Staff Nurses are responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients. With experience, they may be expected to take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse. Following training, they will also be expected to participate in the out-of-hours On-call rota for the Endoscopy Unit.

Please see job description for full details.

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• RGN Level 1 or 2 (NMC Registered) or HCPC registered.
• BLS

Desirable

• Willingness to teach both formally and informally.
• ILS

Experience and knowledge
Essential

• Post registration experience
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• Previous Endoscopy/GI experience
• Previous experience of working in a speciality area

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Well-developed communication skills
• Good time management
• IV drug administration
• IV cannulation skills
• IT skills

Personal qualities
Essential

• Flexible approach to working hours/duties.
• Able to work in a team/independently

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 (Opens in a new tab).
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