Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Paisley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning opportunities

Bursary scheme

Flexibility where possible

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the Endoscopy team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. It is a part-time, permanent position based on site with a 24-hour week, Monday to Friday, with pro rata salary for part-time hours. You must hold an active NMC pin to be considered.

The role emphasises safe, person-centred care in a busy endoscopy/day surgery setting, leadership when required, and ongoing professional development within NHSGGC’s supportive framework.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Ability to deliver high-quality person-centred care in a busy clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and colleagues.
• Understand professional, legal and ethical responsibilities in nursing practice.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and lead when required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate person-centred care for endoscopic patients.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care while maintaining dignity and involvement.
• Admit, monitor and discharge patients undergoing endoscopic interventions in Day Surgery.
• Provide physical, technical and emotional support throughout the care journey.
• Lead and supervise staff and support effective team working and service delivery.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and practice development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership when required

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Job reference: 260530
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 25/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 24
Job posted date: 08/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Endoscopy
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Staff Nurse within our Endoscopy team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to safe, effective and compassionate patient care throughout their journey. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a dynamic Day Surgery and Endoscopy setting while benefiting from the training, career development and support available within one of the UK's largest health boards. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes and continuous service improvement.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Part-time, Permanent
• You will be based at The Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate person-centred care for patients attending for endoscopic procedures
• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care while maintaining dignity, respect and patient involvement
• Admit, monitor and discharge patients undergoing endoscopic interventions within the Day Surgery environment
• Provide physical, technical and emotional support to patients and their families throughout their care journey
• Lead and supervise registered and non-registered staff, supporting effective team working and service delivery
• Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and practice development programmes
• Ensure accurate patient record keeping and safe use of clinical equipment in line with professional and organisational standards

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration
• Ability to deliver high-quality person-centred care within a busy clinical environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues
• Understanding of professional, legal and ethical responsibilities relevant to nursing practice
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when required
• Experience within an endoscopy, day surgery or similar acute clinical environment would be advantageous
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, education and continuous improvement of patient care services

What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Carolanne McArthur, Senior Charge Nurse, on 0141 314 6015 or [e-mail]
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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