Endoscopy Senior Staff Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Endoscopy Senior Staff Nurse to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership and management skills in a busy Endoscopy unit. The successful candidate will provide exceptional patient care and support the Endoscopy Nurse Manager in ensuring high standards of nursing practice. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding care and take your nursing career to the next level in a supportive environment that values professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a year of endoscopy clinical experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Endoscopy Nurse Manager.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Endoscopy unit.

Skills

Endoscopy clinical experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Nurse

ENB998 or equivalent teaching qualifications

Job description

Job summary

• St George's Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research.
• We believe in investing in our team and offer training opportunities locally and externally to support you to progress in your career.
• We have an international reputation for providing the best practice and we are one of the three national training centres.
• The unit houses the Bowel Cancer Screening Centre and we provide care for patients undergoing therapeutic GI endoscopy and bronchoscopy.

Main duties of the job

• We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Endoscopy Senior Staff Nurse (6 months to cover mat leave) who is interested in gaining further leadership and management skills in this innovative and busy specialities.
• Successful post holder will already possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a busy and dedicated team.
• You need to be RN with a desirable 1 year endoscopy clinical experience.
• This position will require someone that is confident in their knowledge and delivery of excellence in every aspect of patients care.

• To support and deputise Endoscopy Nurse Manager to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staff and other resources

• Also to carry out the day-to day management and co-ordination of the Endoscopy unit. To ensure that there are education and training opportunities for all staff.

• Our Staff work in teams and we are committed to keeping our focus on giving outstanding care every time to our patients.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-7141877-GO-LP

Job locations

St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Endoscopy

Tooting

London

SW17 0QT

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• Registered Nurse
• ENB998 or equivalent teaching qualifications

Desirable

• Has excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritise, plan and organise the daily workload of the Endoscopy Unit

Knowledge Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence based practice

Desirable

• Experience of teaching Endoscopy nursing skills

Other Essential

• -Motivates and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical speciality

Desirable

• Adaptable and responsive to changing needs

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• Registered Nurse
• ENB998 or equivalent teaching qualifications

Desirable

• Has excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritise, plan and organise the daily workload of the Endoscopy Unit

Knowledge Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence based practice

Desirable

• Experience of teaching Endoscopy nursing skills

Other Essential

• -Motivates and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical speciality

Desirable

• Adaptable and responsive to changing needs

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.

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.

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Endoscopy

Tooting

London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Endoscopy

Tooting

London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)