Endoscopy Staff Nurse - South Sector

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning & development opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for two permanent Endoscopy Nurse roles at New Victoria Hospital ACH in Glasgow. Join a busy unit delivering diagnostic, therapeutic and acute endoscopy services for in-patients and out-patients.

The post requires Registered Nurse with NMC registration and post-registration experience, with knowledge of endoscopy and GI surgery desirable. We offer development opportunities, flexible working options where possible, and a strong emphasis

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Relevant post-registration nursing experience.
• Knowledge of Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, and/or General Surgery is desirable.
• Commitment to evidence-based patient care.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Endoscopy knowledge

Autonomous working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance

Audit & risk management

Effective communication

Staff supervision

CPD participation

Endoscopy-specific training available

Job description

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.

The Role

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.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

2 x Permanent Roles - 22.5

New Victoria Hospital ACH

Shift Pattern - To be discussed to meet service needs

Key Responsibilities

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.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• 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.

What We Offer

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.

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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.