Endoscopy Staff Nurse - 12 Months FTC

The London Clinic; West End; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent charitable hospital in Nova Scotia seeks an experienced Endoscopy Staff Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care across all areas of the Endoscopy Unit. The successful candidate will have a strong background in endoscopy nursing, support patients through their treatment journey, and deliver mentoring to junior staff. This role offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Travel season ticket loan

Family friendly benefits

Retail discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within an endoscopy setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and high‑quality nursing care in the Endoscopy Unit.
• Support patients and families through diagnosis and recovery.
• Administer medications and assist with specimen collection.
• Ensure care plans are developed in line with patient needs.
• Act as a role model and mentor for junior staff.

Skills

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Endoscopy nursing experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Collaborative approach

Flexible and caring

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and high‑quality nursing care across all areas of the Endoscopy Unit (pre‑assessment, procedures, recovery, and discharge)
• Support patients and families through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, providing clear communication and reassurance
• Administer medications and assist with specimen collection (biopsies, bodily fluids)
• Ensure care plans are developed, updated, and delivered in line with patient needs and best practice
• Act as a role model and mentor junior staff, students, and HCAs
• Participate in the Endoscopy on‑call service
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and health and safety policies
• Contribute to audit, research, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Job Information

Job Title: Band 5 Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Department: Endoscopy Unit
Salary: Depends on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, rota‑based with on‑call participation, Monday to Friday
Contract: 12 Months Fixed‑Term Contract

The role requires a strong background in endoscopy nursing, with the ability to apply specialist knowledge, support patients through their treatment journey, and contribute to service development. The post holder will maintain high professional standards in line with the NMC Code, act as a mentor to junior staff and students, and provide leadership when required.

About Us

The London Clinic is one of the United Kingdom’s leading independent charitable hospitals, providing specialist care to patients from the UK and overseas. Located in the heart of Marylebone, we offer a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services supported by advanced technology, modern facilities and exceptional clinical expertise. Our teams work within a culture that values professionalism, compassion and continuous improvement. As a charity, all surpluses are reinvested into patient care, clinical development and staff education, ensuring that our services remain of the highest quality.

Key Duties

• Deliver safe and effective nursing care across all areas of the Endoscopy Unit
• Support patients and their families through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, students, and HCAs
• Administer medications and assist with specimens and biopsies
• Participate in the Endoscopy on‑call service
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and health and safety policies
• Contribute to audit, research, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Proven endoscopy nursing experience is essential
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• A collaborative, flexible, and caring approach with a commitment to patient‑centred care
• Willingness to rotate through all areas of the Endoscopy Unit and participate in on‑call duties

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development with clear pathways and access to further education

Apply Now

Applications will be reviewed and interviews arranged on a rolling basis. The advert may close early once the post is filled, so we encourage early applications. Strictly no agency contact please. All direct applications will be considered in line with our recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre‑employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registration

Experience

• Proven experience working within an endoscopy setting

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.