Staff Nurse - Endoscopy | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in England is seeking Band 5 Staff Nurses / ODPs for their Endoscopy Unit. The role includes providing skilled patient care, ensuring high standards during procedures, and participating in an on-call service once trained. Successful candidates will receive support for professional development. Full-time and part-time positions are available with opportunities for cross-site working.

Qualifications

• Professional nursing/ODP qualification is mandatory.
• Full driving licence or ability to travel to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled care during the patient’s admission; preparing equipment.
• Ensure safe and efficient procedure delivery throughout the endoscopy pathway.
• Participate in the on-call service for out-of-hours work once trained.
• Travel between sites as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to travel

Education

Professional nursing/ODP qualification

Job description

Overview

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 following a recent upgrade to our facilities, with new procedures and learning opportunities. The unit is currently open 08:00 - 18:00, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays.

We provide a comprehensive on call service for out of hours work, and the successful applicant will be required to participate once fully trained. Cross site working will be required, and the ability to drive or to travel to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is essential. Patient care, experience and staff well-being are central to our philosophy, and we have recently gained JAG accreditation and a Values in Practice award for safety.

Responsibilities

• Pre-assessment of patients from clinic who require an endoscopic procedure and providing skilled, considerate care during the patient’s admission; taking into account the patient’s specific needs during the procedure; recovery and discharge; preparing equipment and the environment to enable procedures to be carried out to a high standard safely.
• Provide care throughout the endoscopy pathway, including ensuring safe and efficient procedure delivery, and contributing to a high standard of patient experience.
• Participate in the on-call service for out-of-hours work once fully trained.
• Cross-site working and travel between sites as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Professional nursing/ODP qualification.
• Full driving licence or ability to travel to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
• Drive and enthusiasm, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Support towards professional development will be provided.

About the Trust and Benefits

Join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We are committed to providing high quality, safe care in an environment our staff are proud to work in. Our mission is to provide excellent care for the communities we serve, guided by our core values: Partnering, Ambitious, Caring and Trusted.

If you’re ready to be part of a team dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and make a difference together.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.