Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Endoscopy Nurse to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, assisting with a wide range of endoscopic procedures while ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will play a key role in pre-assessment, procedure support, and post-procedure care, contributing to the efficiency of our endoscopy services.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and eager to develop your skills in a supportive team, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care pathways to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout the endoscopic procedure.
• Administer medications safely, in line with Trust policies and legal regulations.
• Provide clear and compassionate communication to patients and their families regarding procedures, aftercare, and concerns.
• Act as a Team Leader, supporting and mentoring staff in their professional development.
• Supervise and train new team members, including registered nurses, HCAs, and students.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration within the department to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Be fully competent in the decontamination and disinfection of endoscopes and accessories, ensuring adherence to infection control guidelines.
• Ensure the correct preparation and handling of endoscopic equipment before, during, and after procedures.
• Assist consultants and endoscopists during procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Work in accordance with JAG accreditation standards and Trust policies.
• Ensure documentation and record-keeping meet legal and professional standards.
• Comply with infection control protocols and health & safety regulations.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient care.
• Participate in training and development programs.

Working for our organisation

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
 
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.