Registered Nurse-Endoscopy

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse‑Endoscopy to deliver exceptional patient care during endoscopic procedures. The role demands an NMC registered nurse with experience and skills in a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to lifelong learning. Responsibilities include patient support, session management, and staff supervision. This position offers a chance to influence patient care positively while adhering to the trust's core values.

Benefits

Positive work-life balance

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing qualification on the NMC register.
• GCSE Grade A–C in Maths & English or equivalent.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and advice for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Organise the endoscopy list on a daily basis.
• Support and supervise junior staff in Endoscopy.

Skills

Flexibility

Commitment to develop

Work under pressure

Technical mindset

Education

Registered Nursing qualification on the NMC register

GCSE Grade A–C in Maths & English

Job description

Registered Nurse‑Endoscopy

Job closing date: 18 December 2025.

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.

In this role the post holder will participate in and manage the Emergency on‑call service 24/7, supporting out‑of‑hours, bank holidays and weekends through an on‑call rota.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the nursing and multidisciplinary team, you will provide 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 on a daily basis, planning the session in a timely and efficient way.
• Take charge of a session in the Endoscopy unit efficiently.
• Support and supervise junior, non‑registered staff and students working in Endoscopy, helping develop their knowledge and competencies in line with the JETS Endoscopy profile.

About us

We run the following hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford

We are committed to a positive work‑life balance and flexible working patterns, balancing service needs with employee requests.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• Registered Nursing qualification on the NMC register
• GCSE Grade A–C in Maths & English or level 2 Maths & English skills or equivalent
• Commitment to lifelong learning

Previous Experience

• Experience working in a MDT team
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
• Previous endoscopy experience or involvement with gastroenterology patients
• Practice assessor qualification or equivalent

Skills

• Flexibility
• Commitment to develop in an endoscopy role and lifelong learning
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload
• Technically minded

Knowledge

• Endoscopy / gastroenterology knowledge
• Principles of infection control and health & safety
• Experience of audit in the clinical area
• Awareness of health promotion

Other Requirements

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

Depending on experience, per annum, pro rata.