Staff Nurse

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Endoscopy Nurse for University Hospital Lewisham. The post involves holistic care from pre-assessment through discharge for endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy, with a supportive, development-focused team.

The role includes assisting endoscopists, monitoring patients, administering sedation per policy, and maintaining infection control standards, COSHH, and adherence to JAG guidelines.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based clinical nursing knowledge for endoscopy procedures.
• Ability to support endoscopists and manage endoscopic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, and delivering patient care before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
• Assisting endoscopists in procedure rooms and managing endoscopic equipment.
• Monitoring vital signs and administering sedation per policy.
• Recovery and discharge planning for endoscopy patients.
• Ensuring infection control and COSHH compliance; documenting care per standards.
• Mentoring junior staff and participating in on-call rotas.
• Communicating with the MDT to ensure a positive patient experience.

Job description

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a post for Band 5 Staff Nurses in the Endoscopy department at the University Hospital Lewisham. The UHL Endoscopy department is a 4-procedure room department offering both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (including ERCP, Colonoscopy Gastroscopy, and Bowel Screening) as well as supporting our inpatient service. The department has a progressive, motivated and highly experienced team who are keen to support new staff in their clinical development skills.

The suitable candidates can be experienced Endoscopy nurses who are highly motivated and enjoy developing new skills in Endoscopy or those who are ready to learn new skill in Endoscopy.

Endoscopy unit covers a 5 day service, full time hours are usually completed over 4 days.

A Band 5 Endoscopy Nurse provides holistic, high-quality care from pre-assessment through to discharge for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Core duties include assisting with procedures monitoring, administering medication, monitoring patient recovery, and maintaining infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Assessing, planning, and delivering patient care before, during, and after endoscopic procedures (e.g., gastroscopy, colonoscopy).

Procedure Support

Assisting endoscopists in procedure rooms, managing specialized endoscopic equipment, and providing technical support.

Patient Monitoring

Monitoring vital signs, conscious levels, and administering sedation/medication in accordance with policy.

Recovery and Discharge

Monitoring patient recovery, ensuring stability, providing discharge advice, and managing patient care from admission to discharge.

Safety and Standards

Ensuring infection control compliance (e.g., COSHH), maintaining accurate documentation, and adhering to JAG (Joint Advisory Group) standards.

Teamwork and Development

Acting as a role model, mentoring junior staff/students, and participating in on-call rotas.

Communication

Acting as a key member of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive patient experience.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Adeola Bilewu Job title: Matron Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0208333 3000