Endoscopy Nurse | Fast-Track Diagnostics & Patient Care

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Tipner; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking experienced Endoscopy Nurses to support a high-volume NHS service and help reduce patient backlogs in partnership with Portsmouth NHS Trust. Join a dedicated clinical team delivering safe, high-quality endoscopy care across pre-assessment, sedation, procedure, and recovery stages, with weekend shifts and a contract extending to March 2027.

This role offers consistent work within an NHS service and opportunity to contribute to waiting-time

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration.
• Experience working within an endoscopy setting.
• Competent in patient assessment, sedation, and recovery care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high standards of patient safety and care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-procedure assessments and confirm patient consent
• Prepare patients for procedures, including observations, cannulation, and reassurance
• Administer and monitor sedation safely
• Assist the endoscopist during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Manage and prepare endoscopy equipment throughout procedures
• Support with biopsy collection and accurate labelling of samples
• Continuously monitor and record patient vital signs
• Provide post-procedure care, recovery monitoring, and aftercare advice
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records

Skills

RGN

NMC registration

Endoscopy experience

Patient assessment

Sedation

Recovery care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking experienced Endoscopy Nurses to support a high-volume NHS service and help reduce patient backlogs in partnership with Portsmouth NHS Trust. Join a dedicated clinical team delivering safe, high-quality endoscopy care across pre-assessment, sedation, procedure, and recovery stages, with weekend shifts and a contract extending to March 2027.

This role offers consistent work within an NHS service and opportunity to contribute to waiting-time