Endoscopy Alternative Pathway Registered Nurse

NHS; Dover; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse for the Endoscopy Alternative Pathway Team. This role involves working alongside specialists in providing patient care for innovative procedures. Candidates must have NMC/HCPC registration and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include assisting with various endoscopic procedures and training new developments in the service. The position offers a supportive environment aimed at delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Current NMC/HCPC registration required.
• Degree relevant to professional registration and clinical practice or willingness to pursue one.
• Formal teaching or mentoring qualification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of innovative patient care services.
• Support trans nasal endoscopy and bowel capsule procedures.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teaching ability

Negotiation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant Nursing degree or will to pursue

NMC/HCPC registration

Teaching or mentoring qualification

Job description

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Endoscopy Alternative Pathway Registered Nurse

The closing date is 01 February 2026

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the new Endoscopy Alternative Pathway Team. This role supports a brand-new service that includes Trans Nasal Endoscopy, small and large bowel capsule procedures and aspects of the capsule sponge service. You will work as part of a team alongside Nurse Endoscopists, Specialist Nurses, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, managing patient care throughout the diagnostic process and ensuring the service meets the highest standards of clinical care and efficiency.

Main duties of the job

As a RN working within the Endoscopy Alternative Pathway Service, you will be assisting with the development of a new innovative service for the trust. A supportive training environment guided by a robust competency documentation will be provided. As a member of the alternative pathway team you will contribute to the safe delivery of patient's individual care within the service. There will also be opportunities to train in and support the Capsule Sponge aspect of the service.

The day to day duties include rotating within the pre-assessment, admission, procedure assistance, recovery and discharge of those patients who are having trans nasal endoscopy and bowel capsules.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Job responsibilities

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qulifications

• Current NMC/HCPC registration
• Degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice. Or Willing to work towards a degree
• Formal teaching or mentoring qualification
• Completion of Endoscopy, Capsule Sponge / Small/Large Bowel Competencies Certificate of Decontamination

Experience

• Well-developed communication / interpersonal skills both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Able to teach others
• Ability to work in a pressured environment
• Understanding of endoscopic procedures and therapies
• Experience of running clinics and follow ups

goverance

• In depth knowledge of JAG and GRS standards
• Clinical Governance Risk Management

personal professional attributes

• Ability to work within a team and able to work collaboratively.
• Ability to problem solve
• Demonstrate self-awareness and critical reflection
• Evidence of working across boundaries and working with multiple stakeholders

other requiments

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values Current
• understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally

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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust