Endoscopy Pre-Assessment Deputy Lead Nurse

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated nurse for the Endoscopy Unit in Luton. The role involves overseeing patient care management, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Applicants should possess RGN Level 1, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of Endoscopic procedures. This permanent full-time position offers a salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Benefits

Continuing professional development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all Endoscopic procedures.
• Understanding of NHS and current nursing issues including JAG & GRS.
• Evidence of experience in Teaching and Mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients have access to current information for informed decisions.
• Provide leadership and support to department staff.
• Develop and execute staff induction programmes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lead a team

Strong clinical knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

IT/Computer skills

Education

RGN Level 1

1st level degree or working towards

ENB 998/MSSP or equivalent

Tools

PIMS

Lifebox

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job summary

The post holder carries continuing responsibility throughout the 24 hour period for the assessment and delivery of care for patients in the Endoscopy Unit. They are also accountable for resource management of the area including budgets, capacity and patient pathways.

To provide excellent standards of nursing care and expertise, both in delivering direct patient care and in the support of other staff caring for the higher needs and dependency of our patients.

To supervise, manage and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered.

The post holder will have responsibility for the delivery and monitoring of high standards of nursing care to all patients on the ward in accordance with relevant evidence based professional practice and Trust policies.

Main duties of the job

To possess a high level of professional knowledge of endoscopic practices enabling the safe management of patient care within the department.

To provide professional leadership, direction and support to all department staff, users, consultants, their teams and directorate management.

To help implement and keep updated the GRS and JAG standards throughout Endoscopy.

To act as a role model and clinical expert within Gastroenterology specialty within the Trust and outside it.

To co-ordinate the admission and investigation of patients requiring endoscopic investigation.

To work in conjunction with the Capsule Endoscopy Nurse Specialist providing a cross site service.

To ensure that clinical practice and care is underpinned by evidence based practice where applicable and ensure the application of research into clinical practice.

To monitor patient satisfaction within the department whilst working closely with the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) and the Complaints & Legal Services Department.

To provide support and counselling to patients and their careers and to staff members.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-MED3336-JB

Job locations

Luton & Dunstable

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Job description Job responsibilities

To ensure that patients and their relatives have access to information that is current and allows them to make informed decisions about Endoscopy procedures and treatment

To take an active part in the Global rating Score and JAG assessments for endoscopy in conjunction with the Endoscopy Unit Manager and Clinical lead.

To assist in the development of induction programmes, guiding practice, assessing competence, enabling and supporting learning.

To participate in regular 1:1s and IPR with line manager

To develop and participate with the Endoscopy pre assessment pathway.

Hold virtual pre assessment clinics when required. To use clinical assessment skills to deliver nurse led pre-assessment, working alongside the medical staff, ensuring that all required tests and specialist investigations are requested within agreed protocols whilst ensuring that patient records are maintained to accurately reflect the assessment.

To work flexibly with colleagues, assisting to manage and resolve problems to ensure the smooth running of the service on a day to day basis.

To triage referrals for General Anaesthetic procedures, liaising with theatres for list availability and booking of patients according to clinical need.

Liaising with the Anaesthetic team regarding individual patient suitability for GAs.

To lead or deputise as needed in the allocation of urgent pre-assessments with focus on the pacemaker and anti-coagulation pathways/EBUS/Bronchs/ERCPs, EUS, ESD and Spyglass.

To lead the team on training and use of Lifebox pre-assessment tool.

To ensure competence in IT with excellent knowledge of Pims, Lifebox, Solus/HICCS and outlook.

Maintain databases and endoscopy trackers

To ensure the nurses rota covers the service needs, that appropriately trained staff, and skill sets are utilised.

To maintain excellent rostering and organisational skills to rota, recruit and manage staff annual leave and other leave in accordance with the agenda for change terms and conditions.

Involvement and participation in ensuring endoscopy sessions are utilised.

Investigate and present Risks which have occurred within the endoscopy unit. Share direct learning within the department and trust wide.

Involvement with Human resources for recruitment, sickness and capability management processes.

Maintain physical clinical skills within endoscopy on a regular basis.

Job description Job responsibilities

To ensure that patients and their relatives have access to information that is current and allows them to make informed decisions about Endoscopy procedures and treatment

To take an active part in the Global rating Score and JAG assessments for endoscopy in conjunction with the Endoscopy Unit Manager and Clinical lead.

To assist in the development of induction programmes, guiding practice, assessing competence, enabling and supporting learning.

To participate in regular 1:1s and IPR with line manager

To develop and participate with the Endoscopy pre assessment pathway.

Hold virtual pre assessment clinics when required. To use clinical assessment skills to deliver nurse led pre-assessment, working alongside the medical staff, ensuring that all required tests and specialist investigations are requested within agreed protocols whilst ensuring that patient records are maintained to accurately reflect the assessment.

To work flexibly with colleagues, assisting to manage and resolve problems to ensure the smooth running of the service on a day to day basis.

To triage referrals for General Anaesthetic procedures, liaising with theatres for list availability and booking of patients according to clinical need.

Liaising with the Anaesthetic team regarding individual patient suitability for GAs.

To lead or deputise as needed in the allocation of urgent pre-assessments with focus on the pacemaker and anti-coagulation pathways/EBUS/Bronchs/ERCPs, EUS, ESD and Spyglass.

To lead the team on training and use of Lifebox pre-assessment tool.

To ensure competence in IT with excellent knowledge of Pims, Lifebox, Solus/HICCS and outlook.

Maintain databases and endoscopy trackers

To ensure the nurses rota covers the service needs, that appropriately trained staff, and skill sets are utilised.

To maintain excellent rostering and organisational skills to rota, recruit and manage staff annual leave and other leave in accordance with the agenda for change terms and conditions.

Involvement and participation in ensuring endoscopy sessions are utilised.

Investigate and present Risks which have occurred within the endoscopy unit. Share direct learning within the department and trust wide.

Involvement with Human resources for recruitment, sickness and capability management processes.

Maintain physical clinical skills within endoscopy on a regular basis.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RGN Level 1
• 1st level degree or working towards
• ENB 998/MSSP or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Management/leadership course
• Masters Level Degree or working towards academic achievement

Experience Essential

• Knowledge of all Endoscopic procedures
• Understanding of NHS and current nursing issues including JAG & GRS
• Evidence of experience in Teaching and Mentorship and ability to facilitate learning and provide specialist training
• Enthusiasm for introducing and facilitating change
• Good leadership and management skills

Desirable

• Experience of research and audit
• Evidence of implementing innovative practice
• Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies (CQC)
• Experience of clinical governance and audit

Knowledge Essential

• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to lead a team and work on own initiative
• Ability to deliver high quality nursing care
• Ability to motivate others and be a good team player
• Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment /patient demands
• IT/Computer skills including MS Word Excel and Powerpoint
• Presentation Skills
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of endoscopy care and therapeutic treatments

Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• ILS

Personal Skills Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines
• Self-awareness and positive attitude
• Patient focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patient, relatives and carers
• Ability to cope with change
• Able to demonstrate resilience
• Team focused
• Creative and flexible
• Proven ability and willingness to work under self-direction

Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RGN Level 1
• 1st level degree or working towards
• ENB 998/MSSP or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Management/leadership course
• Masters Level Degree or working towards academic achievement

Experience Essential

• Knowledge of all Endoscopic procedures
• Understanding of NHS and current nursing issues including JAG & GRS
• Evidence of experience in Teaching and Mentorship and ability to facilitate learning and provide specialist training
• Enthusiasm for introducing and facilitating change
• Good leadership and management skills

Desirable

• Experience of research and audit
• Evidence of implementing innovative practice
• Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies (CQC)
• Experience of clinical governance and audit

Knowledge Essential

• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to lead a team and work on own initiative
• Ability to deliver high quality nursing care
• Ability to motivate others and be a good team player
• Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment /patient demands
• IT/Computer skills including MS Word Excel and Powerpoint
• Presentation Skills
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of endoscopy care and therapeutic treatments

Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• ILS

Personal Skills Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines
• Self-awareness and positive attitude
• Patient focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patient, relatives and carers
• Ability to cope with change
• Able to demonstrate resilience
• Team focused
• Creative and flexible
• Proven ability and willingness to work under self-direction

Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)