Trainee Nurse Endoscopist

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Swindon seeks a Trainee Nurse Endoscopist to deliver effective endoscopy services. The role involves training to perform procedures under supervision and working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. Required qualifications include NMC registration, a background in endoscopy, and leadership skills. This position offers the chance to enhance skills in a supportive environment while improving community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required.
• Must have a degree or relevant experience in endoscopy.
• Experience at Band 6 level in an endoscopy setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Attend a recognized training course for Endoscopists.
• Perform gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures within agreed criteria.
• Assess patients prior to their endoscopy.

Skills

ILS

Venepuncture and cannulation

Education

Degree/experience in endoscopy

NMC registration

Band 6 experience in an endoscopy setting

Evidence of leadership and team management

Job description

Trainee Nurse Endoscopist

Closing date: 06 January 2026

The post-holder will train to become part of the team responsible for the efficient and effective provision of the Nurse Endoscopy service in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality general and specialist endoscopy service.

The post-holder will train to undertake gastro-intestinal endoscopic procedures, with a high degree of precision and attention to detail. They will attend a recognised Endoscopist training course and undertake a period of supervised practice before working independently. They will assess each patient prior to their procedure and then interpret and document findings.

The post-holder will help to develop specialist protocols and guidelines relevant to the post and wider unit. They will have a key role in audit and research within endoscopy, to monitor and maintain standards and develop the service offered. Working within agreed protocols the role will be integrated into the wider multi-disciplinary team.

This is a training post. The post holder will initially train in either upper or lower GI endoscopy. Once trained and practicing independently the banding will be reviewed. They will then complete training in the other type of endoscopy and once have also completed the Non-Medical Prescribing course, banding will be reviewed again.

The post will be based within the Endoscopy Unit at The Great Western Hospital, however will also be expected to work at other sites.

Main duties of the job

• Attend a recognised training course for Endoscopists according to JAG training guidelines, and complete a minimum number of supervised procedures.
• Perform gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures within agreed criteria and protocols, and interpret findings.
• Assess patients prior to their endoscopy to identify any associated risks or contraindications to the procedure.
• Consent patients prior to endoscopy.
• Administer drugs including sedation to patients undergoing endoscopy, in accordance with agreed Patient Group Directions.
• Ensure relevant Patient Group Directions are regularly reviewed and updated.

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registration
• Degree/experience in endoscopy
• Band 6 experience in an endoscopy setting
• Evidence of leadership and team management

Knowledge and skills

• ILS
• Venepuncture and cannulation

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.