Bank Endoscopy Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ilford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Supportive clinical team

Quality patient care

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Hospital in the Endoscopy department seeks a registered nurse to join on a zero-hours contract, providing nursing care for endoscopy patients before, during, and after procedures. You will work across pre-assessment, procedure and recovery areas, ensuring high-quality patient care and accurate documentation.

The role requires NMC registration, endoscopy experience, and flexible availability to fit rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration and right to work in the UK.
• Endoscopy experience and competence in endoscopy practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible to shifts and service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, individualised nursing care to endoscopy patients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Support patients undergoing sedated and non-sedated procedures and provide pre/post-procedure advice.
• Maintain accurate patient records using clinical systems and documentation.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Flexible shifts

Patient-centred care

Education

NMC registration (UK)

Tools

Clinical systems

Job description

This is a bank role in the Endoscopy department at Practice Plus Group Hospital, offered on a 0-hour contract with no guaranteed hours. The work centres on assessing and delivering nursing care to patients before, during and after sedated and non-sedated endoscopy procedures. Shifts rotate across procedure rooms, pre-assessment and recovery, and can be accepted or declined around availability. Applicants need to be a registered nurse with relevant endoscopy experience and the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Deliver safe, individualised nursing care to endoscopy patients
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Support patients undergoing sedated and non-sedated procedures
• Give pre and post-procedure advice and patient education
• Work across procedure rooms, recovery and pre-assessment services
• Maintain accurate patient records using clinical systems and documentation
• Support safe medication management in line with hospital policy
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
• Support colleagues, students and junior staff in the department
• Ensure compliance with JAG standards and best practice guidance

What’s required

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a registered nurse

Experience

• Relevant experience working in endoscopy
• Evidence of competence within endoscopy practice

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Flexible approach to working patterns and service requirements
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks

Other

• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development

Nice to have

• Theatre practitioner experience
• Understanding of quality, governance and regulatory requirements in endoscopy services
• Awareness of the Care Standards Act and current best practice guidance
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation
• Willingness to undertake training in cleaning and decontamination

What’s offered

• Flexible shifts to suit availability
• Opportunity to work within a high-performing clinical team
• Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care