Endoscopy Nurse (Bank)

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Endoscopy at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £26.50, working with a multidisciplinary team and state-of-the-art facilities. You will be responsible for supervising junior staff, conducting preoperative assessments, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Enjoy a supportive environment and a benefits package including gym membership and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme access

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience required.
• Flexibility and excellent communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support junior staff.
• Conduct preoperative assessments.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered with NMC or HCPC

Job description

Job Description: Theatre Practitioner / ODP - Endoscopy (RGN / ODP) Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital | Endoscopy | Bank | Part time Up to £26.50 per hour

Main duties of the job

As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Endoscopy, you will:

1. Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team
2. Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals who respect and value what you bring
3. Enjoy a caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
4. Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
5. Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence-based
6. Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key
7. Undertake preoperative assessments

About us

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital, situated next to the Nuffield Health Devonshire Gym in Derriford, Plymouth, has been part of the community since 1971. We feature 3 main theatres (2 laminar flow, 1 digital), a fully JAG-accredited endoscopy suite, and a 35-bedded ward with bays. Our outpatient department includes 12 consulting rooms, a dedicated ophthalmology suite, and ENT services. Our Diagnostic Imaging department offers plain film studies, ultrasound clinics, fluoroscopy, and mobile CT and MRI services, with the MRI service managed by a third party. We perform treatments across specialties including Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery, and Neurosurgery, and were recently rated in the top 50 hospitals nationally for total hip replacement outcomes.

Job responsibilities

Theatre Practitioner / ODP - Endoscopy (RGN / ODP) Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital | Endoscopy | Bank | Part time Up to £26.50 per hour

As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP, you will:

1. Be registered with the appropriate governing body (NMC or HCPC)
2. Have relevant qualifications, post-registration experience, and excellent communication skills
3. Work effectively within a team
4. Take part in preoperative assessments
5. Contribute to high-quality, evidence-based patient care
6. Support and supervise junior staff

We offer a benefits package including holiday entitlement aligned with the Working Time Directive, pension scheme access, and discounted gym membership (£25/month). Join us and help shape the future of healthcare. Apply now—applications are reviewed upon receipt, and the role may close early if filled.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC or HCPC, with relevant qualifications and experience

Experience

• Post-registration experience, flexibility, excellent communication skills, and teamworking abilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.