Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Northern Care Alliance Nhs Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and well‑be

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust’s Endoscopy Unit in Oldham is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the team. You will be responsible for decontamination of endoscopes, assisting endoscopists in the procedure room, and acting as the patient’s named nurse to advocate for privacy and dignity throughout the journey.

Applicants must have proven post-registration experience and have completed a registered nursing preceptorship.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2).
• Post-registration experience in hospital nursing is essential.
• Completion of a registered nursing preceptorship is required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate endoscopes and assist endoscopists in the procedure room.
• Be the patient’s named nurse, advocating for privacy and dignity during the endoscopy journey.
• Demonstrate leadership and adapt to a changing environment while supporting development.

Skills

NMC registration

Post-registration experience

IT skills

Education

Degree / diploma in nursing studies

Registered nursing preceptorship completed

Job description

Job summary

OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our team on the Endoscopy Unit.

Reporting to the Endoscopy Unit Manager you will be responsible for the decontamination of endoscopes, assisting endoscopists in the procedure room, be the patients named nurse acting as their advocate ensuring privacy and dignity throughout the endoscopy journey.

PLEASE NOTE, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PROVEN POST REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE AND HAVE COMPLETED THEIR REGISTERED NURSING PRECEPTORSHIP TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY

Main duties of the job

You will be able to demonstrate good leadership skills, be adaptable to a changing environment and possess good written and verbal communication skills. Although experience would be desirable, full training will be given as this is a developmental post which will cover all areas of Endoscopy. Your training needs will be supported by our highly experienced Practice Development Nurse.

Endoscopy experience is highly desirable but not essential.

There will be a need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Endoscopy service, a commitment to personal/professional development.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

• Date posted: 24 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: Depending on experience per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 236-SUR-NM824-26-I

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2).
• Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge and IT Skills.
• Previous hospital nursing experience.
• Proven post NMC registration experience
• Degree / diploma in nursing studies (or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)
• Completion of a registered nursing preceptorship

Desirable

• Endoscopy training.
• Experience of the use of clinical systems.

Employer details

• Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: CDC Endoscopy Unit, Salmon fields, Oldham, OL2 6JG, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: Apply through our website
• For questions about the job, contact: Unit Manager Nicola Mackintosh, [e-mail], 01617785615

The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.