Staff Nurse - Endoscopy | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Ashton-under-Lyne seeks a part-time Endoscopy Staff Nurse to provide high-quality clinical care in their Endoscopy Unit. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be motivated to join a supportive team. Responsibilities include assisting consultants, assessing patient care, and contributing to transitions between care settings. The role offers flexible working hours and numerous benefits, including annual leave and NHS Pension Scheme. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, particularly from underrepresented communities.

Benefits

Flexible working

27–33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Qualifications

• High standards of care in Endoscopy.
• Willingness to complete a portfolio of evidence in Endoscopy.
• Ability to work with remote supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist consultants in delivering quality clinical care.
• Assess, deliver and record care to patients.
• Contribute to patient care transitions while using initiative.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Motivation

Job description

Endoscopy Staff Nurse – Band 5 (Part time)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Endoscopy Unit at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Organisation for a Staff Nurse to join our existing team.

The Endoscopy Unit within the NHS Foundation Trust is JAG accredited. The service incorporates a 3-room Endoscopy unit delivering both diagnostic and therapeutic intervention to all patients.

Overview

The primary focus of this role is to provide an effective and high-quality service in relation to the specified clinical procedures within the Endoscopy Unit. The post holder will need to be motivated, be able to work as part of a well-established team and be an excellent communicator with the ability to support the team in the day‑to‑day operation of the services they provide.

Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We want to recruit highly motivated individuals who can provide high-quality standards of care and work towards completing a portfolio of evidence in Endoscopy. Training will be ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the consultants to deliver direct/indirect quality clinical care to patients undergoing procedures within the specialty of Endoscopy.
• Assessment, delivery and recording of direct and indirect care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures, and delegate to registered nurse or other team members when fit to do so.
• Contribute to care of patients in transition from one care setting to another; work within defined limits and competence whilst using own initiative with remote supervision by the Unit manager or matron.

Values & Behaviours

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Employment Details

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 27–33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sick pay
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount
• Free bicycle loan scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance and much more

Application Details

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

This advert closes on Monday 12 Jan 2026.