Endoscopy Nurse

Job title:

Endoscopy Nurse

Company

NHS

Job description

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.

About usWe 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.Date posted27 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number390-CSS-BR-9560Job locationsBroomfieldCourt RoadChelmsfordCM17ETJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.We look forward to your application! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.We look forward to your application!Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• experience and knowlegde about endoscopy

Desirable

• NMC pin

Passion towards the jobEssential

• Willingness to learn

Desirable

• Work experience and NMC pin

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• experience and knowlegde about endoscopy

Desirable

• NMC pin

Passion towards the jobEssential

• Willingness to learn

Desirable

• Work experience and NMC pin

Expected salary

£29970 per year

Location

Chelmsford, Essex

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:24:34 GMT

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