Endoscopy RN

NHS; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Somerset as a nurse, where you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across various hospitals. This role offers flexible hours, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to work in a collaborative environment. Ideal for qualified or newly qualified nurses looking to advance their careers while enjoying the beautiful Somerset region.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months post-registration experience in an acute care setting.
• Ability to recognize a deteriorating patient and escalate accordingly.
• Good literacy/English skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain high standards of evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Deliver patient care daily using departmental systems.
• Empower team members to deliver evidence-based care.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Education

NMC Level 1 registration

Mentorship course

Tools

Venepuncture/Cannulation training

Manual handling training

Job description

Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career? Our nurses are real-life healthcare heroes, and we are seeking compassionate individuals with hospital experience to join our integrated trust. This opportunity is for Surgical or Medical Nurses across Somerset, with options to work at Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital, and other community hospitals. You can specify your preference!

As a fully integrated trust, we offer a collaborative approach, including potential rotations across all sites and directorates to broaden your skills and knowledge. We highly value our RGNs, and development and training will be prioritized. Hours are flexible over a rota, including nights and weekends, with full-time and part-time options available.

Good communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to provide high-quality nursing care are essential. Informal visits or chats are welcome—contact us to discuss the role or arrange a visit! This advert is open to registered or newly qualified nurses.

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain high standards of evidence-based, patient-centered care. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and develop practical skills within the specialty, reflecting the philosophy of care. Deliver patient care daily using departmental systems for a multidisciplinary, patient-involved approach, aligning with the Trust’s patient and public involvement strategy. Experienced Band 5 nurses will also provide clinical and managerial leadership in the absence of senior staff, empowering team members to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we support our employees with benefits such as:

• Flexible working options
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Career development opportunities

Additionally, access our Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts and NHS perks to support your personal and professional life.

We foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers idyllic countryside, natural beauty, and coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter nearby, just two hours from London. The region has excellent educational facilities and affordable housing, making it an ideal place to build your career and future.

Somerset truly has it all—peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone.

Job responsibilities

For detailed duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. When applying, ensure your supporting statement reflects these criteria by demonstrating how your experience and skills align with the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Level 1 registration
• Ability to recognize a deteriorating patient and escalate accordingly
• Minimum 6 months post-registration experience in an acute care setting
• Good literacy/English skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to interpret complex data
• IT proficiency
• Ability to plan and manage fluctuating workloads
• Workload management and learning ability
• Physical fitness to move patients and equipment
• Manual handling training
• Willingness to use technology to improve care standards
• Mentorship course
• Venepuncture/Cannulation training
• Understanding of critical illness

Experience

• At least 6 months post-registration experience in an acute setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.