Endoscopy Staff Nurse

NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave plus holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

E-learning and courses

Holiday enhancement pay

NHS discounts

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

This Endoscopy Nurse role is based in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Endoscopy Unit. You will provide specialised endoscopy nursing care, assess and plan patient care, and work closely with Gastroenterology and Surgery teams to ensure safe, efficient services.

You will supervise junior staff, participate in teaching and audits, and support continuous professional development in a busy clinical environment. Flexible working options may be discussed.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Knowledge of endoscopy, gastroenterology or general surgery is desirable.
• Commitment to evidence-based patient care and autonomous practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care throughout the patient journey.
• Provide specialist endoscopy nursing care in a busy unit.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and support junior staff.
• Contribute to audits, service improvement, and policy development.

Skills

NMC Registration

Endoscopy knowledge

Autonomy in nursing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy Endoscopy Unit providing a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and acute upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures for both in-patients and out-patients. Working closely with Gastroenterology, Colorectal Surgery, and Upper GI Surgery teams, you will be part of a highly skilled and motivated team committed to delivering safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. As a Registered Nurse, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, working autonomously while maintaining the highest standards of specialist endoscopy nursing practice., As a key member of the Endoscopy team, you will provide specialist patient care throughout the patient journey, ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with professional standards and evidence-based practice. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care programmes, advocate for patients, provide specialist advice and support, and maintain accurate clinical records. You will contribute to the smooth running of the department by preparing and maintaining a safe clinical environment, ensuring equipment is available and fit for purpose, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting the delivery of efficient services. In addition, you will supervise and support junior staff, contribute to teaching and learning activities, participate in clinical supervision, and promote a culture of continuous professional development. The role also involves contributing to audit, service improvement, research activities, and the development of policies and procedures aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and service quality., We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Relevant post-registration nursing experience.
• Knowledge of Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, and/or General Surgery is desirable.
• Commitment to delivering evidence-based patient care.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management principles.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to support, supervise, and develop junior staff.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Endoscopy-specific training will be provided for the successful candidate where required. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.