Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Endoscopy team at Torbay Hospital, where you will provide high-quality nursing care in a newly opened Endoscopy Suite. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment await. Newly qualified nurses are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Role development opportunities

Personal development plans

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Adult Nursing required.
• Interest or experience in endoscopy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nursing care from admission to discharge.
• Participate in care and maintenance of endoscopes.
• Document patient care using the endoscopy unit care pathway.

Skills

Leadership skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Degree in nursing

NMC Registered (Level 1) Adult Nursing

Job description

Job summary

Exciting opportunities are available to join the Endoscopy team at Torbay Hospital.

The department has recently opened its new £5m Endoscopy Suite and dedicated training facility.

Educational courses are delivered by our onsite training team and include GI courses in partnership with the University of Plymouth. Newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply.

The department offers the opportunity to work in different areas of the service, allowing you to gain experience and knowledge within inpatient and outpatient environments. The Endoscopy unit at Torbay Hospital has been nationally recognized for its high standards of patient care, being an exemplar site for Endoscopy care, training, and Bowel Cancer Screening.

You will need a mix of skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships and effective time management. In return, we offer a friendly working environment, role development, and personal development plans supported by training opportunities.

The Endoscopy Unit delivers an extended service, including evenings and weekends.

Please contact Louise Grant or Kirsty Pike at 01803 656069 / 01803 654863 for more information or to visit the Endoscopy Unit.

Main duties of the job

1. To be responsible and accountable for the nursing care of designated patients from admission to discharge.
2. To participate in the care, maintenance, and use of endoscopes used in procedures, providing technical assistance during procedures.
3. To ensure a high standard of nursing care within policies and procedures.
4. To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, documenting appropriately.
5. To document patient care using the endoscopy unit care pathway, including discharge and aftercare information.
6. To communicate effectively with relatives, carers, visitors, and the multidisciplinary team.
7. To engage with student nurses and observers, providing support and guidance.

About us

As a Registered Nurse with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to implement and develop care programs. Our staff are committed to providing high standards of care while maintaining privacy and dignity.

• Responsibility for patient nursing care from admission to discharge.
• Participation in the care and maintenance of endoscopes, providing technical assistance.
• Coordination of the Endoscopy Unit on a regular basis.

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Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 388-6852413-NMC-B

Location: Endoscopy Unit, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, TQ2 7AA

Job description

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: NMC Registered (Level 1) Adult Nursing

• Desirable: Degree in nursing or on the pathway, interest or experience in endoscopy, NURB 363 Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Related Procedures for Nurses (expected to undertake this course)

Knowledge

• General knowledge of GI diseases, endoscopic interventions
• Leadership skills
• Computer and IT skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Additional information includes requirements for DBS check and UK registration, with links to further details.