Overview
We are looking to recruit an endoscopy full-time staff nurse to join our dynamic and skilled team working in endoscopy. It is desirable that applicants have previous acute hospital setting experience; however full training will be given if necessary. The successful candidate will be required to work 2 days a week, which could include evenings and weekends. Informal visits are welcome.
Main duties of the job
* Provide high standard of nursing care, and actively participate in and contribute to the management of the Endoscopy Unit.
* Carry out all relevant forms of care with/without direct supervision, following appropriate training, and demonstrate procedures to qualified and unqualified staff.
* Participate in the maintenance of endoscopes and other specialized equipment used in endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures; provide technical assistance during such procedures.
About Us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and aims to ensure all services are fair and accessible to everyone. We endeavour to employ a workforce representative of the population and value differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We are a public sector organisation with recruitment and employment policies that reflect these values.
Details
Date posted: 24 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year (Including HCAS)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 220-WHT-3405-A
Job location: Endoscopy Department, Whittington Hospital, London, N19 5NF
Job responsibilities
* Be accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programmes of individual patient care.
* Undertake risk assessments for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
* Undertake nursing assessments, obtain detailed past medical history, and order appropriate clinical investigations.
* Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota for Gastrointestinal Bleed cases.
* Perform face-to-face and telephone pre-assessment in the absence of the pre-assessment nurse to ensure patients are appropriately assessed for procedures, offering support and advice as appropriate.
Person specification
Essential
Education / Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Documented evidence of CPD
* Willingness to undertake further training
Skills & Abilities
* Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles of managing and pre-assessing a group of patients
* Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication
* Able to work within a multi-professional team
Knowledge & Experience
* Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
* Knowledge of individual responsibility
Desirable
* Ability to teach unqualified staff and learners
* Substantial experience in caring for acute and critically ill patients in a specialist acute care unit (e.g., ITU, Emergency, HDU, or acute medical unit)
* Previous and current experience in endoscopy
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check will be conducted where required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For details, refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for more information.
Employer details: Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, Endoscopy Department, Whittington Hospital, London, N19 5NF. Employer website: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/
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