Job overview

In this role, you will deliver high‑quality, holistic and personalised care that respects each patient’s dignity, values and beliefs. You will help maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients, visitors and colleagues, ensuring that safety and wellbeing remain central to everything you do. Clear and effective communication will be key, as you work closely with the wider care team, patients and their families to ensure consistent, compassionate and coordinated care.

You will act as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff, offering guidance, teaching and assessment within your scope of competence, while promoting evidence‑based practice. As part of your responsibilities, you will contribute to the effective management of the ward by monitoring stock levels, supporting budget awareness and taking appropriate action when shortfalls arise.

Your commitment to professional development will be essential, maintaining an up‑to‑date profile and continuously developing your skills, knowledge and competencies. You will work in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

You will support the Endoscopist throughout each procedure by ensuring the correct equipment is available and assisting with tasks such as taking biopsies, applying accurate labels and handling specimens safely. You will contribute to the assessment, development and implementation of patient care pathways, continuously evaluating the care provided and maintaining accurate, legible nursing records with full awareness of their legal importance.

As a Team Leader, you will offer guidance and support to your team, helping them progress toward becoming expert practitioners. You will assist in the supervision of new staff members—including nurses, HCAs and students—ensuring all team members deliver safe, high‑quality patient care. Effective communication is essential, and you will help maintain clear, consistent information‑sharing across all healthcare professionals to promote cohesive working and safe practice.

Acting as a patient advocate, you will ensure continuity of care for all individuals undergoing endoscopic procedures. Your responsibilities will include recording observations, caring for both sedated and non‑sedated patients, managing IV access, supporting recovery after procedures and ensuring safe discharge. You will also ensure that all staff follow relevant policies in the event of post‑endoscopic complications, maintaining patient safety at every stage.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.