Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 sessions per week (On-call)
- Job ref
- 179-7648779-C
- Employer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Suffolk Hospital
- Town
- Bury St Edmunds
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/02/2026 08:00
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Endoscopy
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
The West Suffolk Hospital Foundation Trust Endoscopy Unit is excited to announce vacancies for ambitious and passionate registered nurses to learn new skills and explore a rewarding career in our JAG (Joint Advisory Group) accredited unit. Although it is desirable to have previous endoscopy experience full training will be provided.
We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, who have a kind and caring attitude who wish to expand their skills in the health care setting and develop their leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
The Endoscopy unit is a busy JAG accredited Unit undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. As an Endoscopy staff nurse you will be trained to rotate around all sub specialities within the unit. This includes Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, Gastroscopy and Cystoscopy. If you are looking for a new challenge, come and join our growing team providing quality care for patients across the whole endoscopy pathway including pre, peri and post endoscopic procedural care.
Working for our organisation
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.
At West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust we provide:
· NHS/Blue Light Discounts
· Local Business Discounts
· NHS Pension Scheme
· Occupational Sick Pay
· Occupational Maternity Pay
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Discounted Abbeycroft Leisure Membership
· Long Service awards
· Recognition Awards - Putting you First and STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition)
· Salary Sacrifice Schemes
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Eye Test Reimbursement
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone’s voice counts, and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Staff Nurses are responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients. With experience, they may be expected to take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse. Following training, they will also be expected to participate in the out-of-hours On-call rota for the Endoscopy Unit.
Please see job description for full details.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- • RGN Level 1 or 2 (NMC Registered) or HCPC registered.
- BLS
Desirable criteria
- ILS
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Post registration experience
- • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- • Previous Endoscopy/GI experience
- • Previous experience of working in a speciality area
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- • Well-developed communication skills
- • Good time management
- • IV drug administration
- • IV cannulation skills
- • IT skills
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- • Flexible approach to working hours/duties.
- • Able to work in a team/independently
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lorna Aitken
- Job title
- Clinical Services Manager – Endoscopy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01284 712785
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