Job summary
This position is offered on an Ad Hoc basis under a casual worker agreement, meaning there is no guarantee of regular hours. This role involves delivering high-quality, holistic, and individualised patient care that upholds each person's dignity, beliefs, and preferences. The post-holder will contribute to maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, while promoting effective communication within the care team and with patients, relatives, and other colleagues. As part of the role, you will support the development of students and newly qualified staff through mentoring, teaching, and assessment within their scope of competence, ensuring evidence-based practice is upheld. You will also assist in managing ward resources, including monitoring stock levels and highlighting or addressing any shortfalls appropriately. The post-holder is expected to maintain a professional profile, continually developing their skills and adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant Trust policies.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality endoscopy care, using strong theoretical knowledge and clinical experience to make informed decisions, plan complete episodes of care, anticipate complications and take appropriate action. They support patient progress by identifying and addressing barriers while guiding and teaching colleagues to meet care needs effectively.
Excellent communication skills are essential for managing anxious or distressed patients and coordinating smooth patient flow. The role requires clear communication with staff in procedure rooms and across the Endoscopy team to ensure each patient receives appropriate, well-coordinated care.
Clinically, the post-holder provides specialised pre-, peri- and post-procedure care for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, assisting with complex procedures, preparing equipment, taking biopsies safely, and maintaining accurate legal documentation. They supervise and mentor junior staff, act as a patient advocate, and ensure safe monitoring, recovery and discharge. Competence in decontamination processes, equipment maintenance and emergency response is essential.
The role also involves complying with Trust financial procedures, ensuring safe drug administration and storage, and using clinical software to support referrals, discharges and pre-assessment processes.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£23.13 an hour Per Hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
Bank Endoscopy Nurse
Job locations
Southend Hospital
Southend-On-Sea
SS0 0RY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more detailed information on the position being offered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more detailed information on the position being offered.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse with one years experience
* Ability to maintain and improve care standards
* Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviours and promote professional values
Desirable
* Previous Endoscopy Work experience
* Experience of caring for patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures
* Experience in Medical and Surgical Nursing
* Clinical skills in cannulation, blood taking and IV Medication administration
Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
* Ability to proritise tasks and work within good time management skills
Desirable
* Basic computer skills
* Familiar with MSE IT systems
* Flexible and positive approach to work
* Experience in teaching and understanding of continuous professional development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse with one years experience
* Ability to maintain and improve care standards
* Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviours and promote professional values
Desirable
* Previous Endoscopy Work experience
* Experience of caring for patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures
* Experience in Medical and Surgical Nursing
* Clinical skills in cannulation, blood taking and IV Medication administration
Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
* Ability to proritise tasks and work within good time management skills
Desirable
* Basic computer skills
* Familiar with MSE IT systems
* Flexible and positive approach to work
* Experience in teaching and understanding of continuous professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend Hospital
Southend-On-Sea
SS0 0RY
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Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend Hospital
Southend-On-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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