Registered Nurse-Endoscopy

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted healthcare provider is recruiting a Registered Nurse for their Endoscopy Team, responsible for providing specialized care during diagnostic procedures. Candidates must hold a Registered Nursing qualification and possess strong communication and IT skills. The role includes managing patient safety, assisting in procedures, and supervising staff. A permanent contract is offered along with full or part-time options, ensuring a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Supportive environment

Pro-rata salary depending on experience

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on the NMC register is required.
• Commitment to lifelong learning is essential.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, support, and advice for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Work with the Endoscopy coordinator to organize the Endoscopy list efficiently.
• Manage the 24/7 on-call emergency rota out of hours.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

I.T skills

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nursing qualification

Nursing degree qualification/Apprenticeship

GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. An Endoscopy Nurse is a registered nurse who provides specialised care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, and ERCP. The post holder will be responsible for preparing patients for procedures, assisting the endoscopist, monitoring patient safety throughout the procedure, and providing post‑procedural care and education. The role combines technical skills, patient care and infection control expertise, requiring both clinical competence and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.

About Us

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust provides a range of general and specialist services. Our staff are dedicated to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care. We run the following hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We are committed to a positive work life balance, flexible working patterns and a supportive environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the nursing and multi‑disciplinary team in providing high standards of evidence‑based care.
• Provide care, support and advice for patients, relatives and carers undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Work and communicate with the Endoscopy coordinator to organise the Endoscopy list daily, planning sessions efficiently.
• Take charge of endoscopy sessions and supervise junior or non‑registered staff and students.
• Manage the 24/7 on‑call emergency rota out of hours, bank holidays and weekends.

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nursing qualification on the NMC register.
• Nursing degree qualification/Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• GCSE Grade A‑C in Maths & English or skills level 2 maths & English or equivalent.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Experience working in an MDT team.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
• Excellent communication skills.
• I.T skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.

Desirable

• Previous endoscopy experience or involvement with gastroenterology patients.
• Practice assessor qualification or equivalent.
• Technically minded.
• Awareness of health promotion and audit experience.

Other Requirements

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Role model our Trust values every day.

Benefits

Permanent contract, full‑time, part‑time options, pro‑rata salary dependent on experience, flexible working patterns, supportive environment.

Job Specifications

Band 5, Date posted 04 December 2025, Reference number 361-7583105, Location Lister Hospital, Stevenage SG14AB.

Employer Details

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG14AB
Website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/