Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Telford seeks a Staff Nurse for the Endoscopy Unit. You will provide skilled patient care and help with procedural preparations in a supportive environment. Full-time and part-time positions are available. The role offers opportunities for professional development, participation in on-call services, and work at multiple sites within the NHS Trust.

Benefits

Comprehensive support for professional development

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification is essential.
• Experience in an acute healthcare environment preferred.
• Post-qualification experience in an NHS Trust is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled care during patient admissions for procedures.
• Prepare equipment and environment for endoscopic procedures.
• Participate in on-call service after training.

Skills

Nursing qualification

Verbal and written English skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse certification

Tools

IT applications (Word, Outlook)

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

The closing date is 23 September 2025

Exciting opportunity! Within the Endoscopy Unit at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, we are looking to recruit Band 5 Staff Nurses / ODPs to join our team.

We have Full time or Part time positions available. The service will be expanding in the near future following a recent upgrade to our facilities, with new procedures & learning opportunities.

We provide a comprehensive on call service for the out of hours work, and the successful applicant will be required to participate in this once fully trained.

Cross site working will be required, ability to drive or to travel to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is essential.

Main duties of the job

The pre-assessment of patients from clinic that require an endoscopic procedure, providing skilled and considerate care during the patients admission; taking into account the patient's specific needs during the procedure; recovery and discharge; preparing the equipment and the environment to enable the procedures to be carried out to a high standard safely .

Candidates should have a professional nursing/ODP qualification, drive and enthusiasm, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and in return we will be able to offer you support towards your professional development.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

The Endoscopy unit is currently open 08:00 - 18.00 Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays .

Patient care, experience and staff well-being are at the forefront of our philosophy. This has been recently demonstrated with us gaining our JAG accreditation and a values in Practice award for safety.

The unit currently provides a service for both out-patients and in-patients including the following procedures : Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Cystoscopy, PEG insertions, ERCP and EUS.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills

Experience and knowledge

• Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Post qualification experience of working in an acute NHS Trust
• Experience working within a specialty

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current professional issues
• Ability to use a range of IT applications, e.g. Word, Outlook and web based applications
• Understanding of use of audit in a clinical setting

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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