Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Unit (York)

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Endoscopy Unit. This role offers a supportive and fast-paced environment, training opportunities, and a competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796. Candidates with a Level 1 or 2 nursing qualification are encouraged to apply, including pre-registered nurses.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) with a willingness to undergo further training.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Communicate with patients and carers.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Job description

Overview

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Unit (York)

The closing date is 07 October 2025

The Endoscopy Unit at York offers a fast paced working environment within our new purpose built seven roomed endoscopy unit, where we can support you to learn and develop your Endoscopy and Nursing skills.

The department performs upper and lower GI investigations, ERCP, EUS, colon capsule, manometry and physiology investigations, bronchoscopy and EBUS procedures. Procedures are performed both diagnostically and therapeutically.

Alongside this we offer a nurse led pre assessment clinic providing assessment and advice to patients pre procedure.

A full training package will be offered and ongoing support to help career development. The unit has clinical educators to support you along the way.

Once competent you will participate in the out of hours on call rota assisting the consultant on call with urgent GI bleeds.

Working hours are currently under review. Current working hours are 8am- 8pm with weekend acute lists.

We welcome applications for pre-registered nurses.

Main duties of the job

The following are the main duties of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list and will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training

This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

We welcome applications from Pre-Reg Nurses.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Special Knowledge

• Current issues in health care
• Standards of professional practice
• Awareness of speciality

Training

• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata/per annum