Endoscopy Nurse

TTM Healthcare; Leinster; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Healthcare Limited is seeking a Temporary Endoscopy Nurse for Mullingar Endoscopy Unit. You will provide high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopy, support safe patient flow from pre-assessment to recovery, and maintain infection control and documentation.

Join a busy, well-supported unit with an experienced multidisciplinary team; this temporary assignment offers exposure to both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and opportunities for professional development in a

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nurse with the NMBI or equivalent.
• Experience in endoscopy or related acute care setting.
• Post-registration CPD in endoscopy nursing or gastroenterology (preferred).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to acute or endoscopy nursing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare endoscopy rooms, equipment and supplies per unit protocols and infection prevention standards.
• Admit, assess and prepare patients for endoscopic procedures with consent checks.
• Assist the endoscopist during procedures, including scope handling and patient monitoring.
• Provide safe recovery care post-procedure and escalate concerns promptly.
• Administer prescribed medications and sedation within scope of practice and local policies.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and contribute to audits and quality improvement.
• Support decontamination and reprocessing of endoscopy equipment per guidelines.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient throughput.

Skills

Endoscopy nursing

Infection control

Clinical documentation

Patient assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NMBI registration or eligibility

Endoscopy nursing CPD (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Step into a busy, well-supported endoscopy unit inMullingar where your specialist skills will make an immediate difference to patient care. This temporary role offers a focused assignment in a modern clinical environment, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

About the Role:

As a Temporary Endoscopy Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures. You will support safe, efficient patient flow through the unit, from pre-assessment to recovery, while maintaining high standards of infection control and clinical documentation. Your expertise will help ensure a smooth service and a positive experience for patients during a time of increased demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare endoscopy rooms, equipment, and supplies in line with unit protocols and infection prevention standards
• Admit, assess, and prepare patients for endoscopic procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and consent checks
• Assist the endoscopist during procedures, including scope handling, specimen collection, and monitoring patient status
• Provide safe recovery care post-procedure, monitoring patients and escalating any concerns promptly
• Administer prescribed medications and sedation within scope of practice and local policies
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and contribute to audit and quality improvement activities
• Support decontamination and reprocessing of endoscopy equipment according to guidelines
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient throughput and minimal delays

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a nurse in an endoscopy or related acute care setting
• Current registration as a Nurse with the relevant professional body (e.g. NMBI or equivalent)
• Demonstrated competence in assisting with endoscopic procedures and managing patients pre-, intra-, and post-procedure
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention, decontamination, and endoscope reprocessing practices
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities safely
• Excellent observation, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Flexibility to work across different shifts as required by the service

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures
• Previous experience in a temporary, agency, or locum nursing capacity
• Familiarity with electronic patient record systems used in endoscopy units
• Participation in endoscopy accreditation or quality programmes

Qualifications:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or equivalent nursing qualification
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or eligibility to register
• Post-registration course or CPD in endoscopy nursing or gastroenterology nursing (preferred)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to acute or endoscopy nursing