Endoscopy Nurse – Flexible Hours & Development

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invites applications for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy Endoscopy service at Royal Alexandra Hospital. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures in a dynamic day surgery environment.

With a live NMC pin, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients through admission, procedure, recovery and discharge, while benefiting from NHSGGC's leadership and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with a valid NMC registration
• Ability to practise safely and effectively within professional, ethical and legal frameworks
• Previous experience within endoscopy or day surgery is desirable
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support anxious or distressed patients and relatives
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and reflective practice
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities
• Confidence in using clinical equipment and electronic patient record systems

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and person-centred nursing care to patients attending for endoscopic procedures
• Assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care in partnership with patients and the MDT
• Provide physical, technical and emotional support to patients throughout their endoscopy journey
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with NMC and organisational standards
• Contribute to a safe clinical environment by adhering to health and safety policies and procedures
• Support and supervise junior staff, learners and healthcare support workers as required
• Demonstrate flexibility by working across endoscopy rooms, recovery and other areas of the day surgery unit

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Endoscopy experience

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invites applications for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy Endoscopy service at Royal Alexandra Hospital. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures in a dynamic day surgery environment.

With a live NMC pin, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients through admission, procedure, recovery and discharge, while benefiting from NHSGGC's leadership and development opportunities.