Senior Staff Nurse - Endoscopy
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
Join our dynamic Endoscopy team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced and supportive environment. You will provide clinical leadership, coordinate the unit, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. The role involves caring for patients throughout the endoscopy pathway, assisting with procedures, and maintaining high standards of infection prevention and patient safety. Applicants need valid NMC registration and recent endoscopy experience.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Adult) - NMC registration (Part 1)
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing (Adult Nursing)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship/ Practice Assessor or Teaching Qualification
- Relevant post-registration qualification in Endoscopy/Gastroenterology
- More than 3 years' experience in endoscopy as a staff nurse
- Experience caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
- Experience coordinating shifts or supervising staff
- Experience mentoring students or junior staff
- Experience in specialist procedures such as ERCP and EUS
- Experience participating in service improvement projects
- Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
- Knowledge of endoscopy procedures, patient safety, and recovery care
- Understanding of infection prevention, decontamination, and safe scope handling
- Ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients and emergencies
- Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Competent IT and documentation skills
- Knowledge of JAG accreditation standards
- Teaching or presentation skills
- Education/ Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Adult) - NMC registration (Part 1)
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing (Adult Nursing)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification
- Mentorship/ Practice Assessor or Teaching Qualification
- Relevant post-registration qualification in Endoscopy/Gastroenterology
- More than 3 years' experience in endoscopy as a staff nurse
- Experience caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
- Experience coordinating shifts or supervising staff
- Experience mentoring students or junior staff
- Experience in specialist procedures such as ERCP and EUS
- Experience participating in service improvement projects
- Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
- Knowledge of endoscopy procedures, patient safety, and recovery care
- Understanding of infection prevention, decontamination, and safe scope handling
- Ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients and emergencies
- Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Competent IT and documentation skills
- Knowledge of JAG accreditation standards
- Teaching or presentation skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £47,951 – £56,863 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 11d
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Senior Staff Nurse - Endoscopy
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
Join our dynamic Endoscopy team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse and play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, support the day-to-day coordination of the unit and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
You will be involved in caring for patients throughout the endoscopy pathway including admission, pre assessment, procedure, recovery and discharge. The role includes assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, supporting patient flow and maintaining high standards of infection prevention and patient safety.
Applicants must hold a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registration and have recent experience within an endoscopy setting.
Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills are essential. Experience supporting junior staff, students and quality improvement initiatives is desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse looking to further develop leadership skills within an accredited and forward-thinking endoscopy service.
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical leadership and support th
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