Job summary
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.
Endoscopy is a constantly evolving area delivering a wide range of upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy and is the centre for the Dorset Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
You will need to be a hardworking and a motivated team player committed to delivering high standards of patient centred care with excellent communication skills, a flexible attitude and you will need to demonstrate a commitment to your own personal development
Whilst previous endoscopy experience may be advantageous it is not essential as we provide training and competency assessment.
The post holder will have an important role in this large and dynamic team that includes a team of Clinical Endoscopists, Gastroenterology Consultants, Colorectal/Upper Surgical Consultants, a number of senior doctors and a large nursing and HCSW team.
You will need to be flexible to work a range of shifts, 0730 - 1830 hours, including Saturdays and take part in 24 hours on-call service when competent.
This post requires frequent cross-site working across Poole and Wimborne Hospital sites, and there may be a requirement to attend Bournemouth site.
Base Location: Poole, cross site working at Bournemouth & Wimborne
Interview Date: 21/11/2025
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Level Degree - Nursing Associate Qualification
- NMC registered Nursing Associate
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work in the area for which the application is made.
- Good experience of working in a team
- Experience of working with the public
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within an acute, urgent or emergency care setting.
- Evidence of involvement in support and development of less experienced staff.
- Endoscopy experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of time management skills and the ability to prioritise.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
Desirable
- Understand the scope of the Nursing associate role in context of the team and the organisation
- Understand how the Nursing associate role may contribute to service development.
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Level Degree - Nursing Associate Qualification
- NMC registered Nursing Associate
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work in the area for which the application is made.
- Good experience of working in a team
- Experience of working with the public
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within an acute, urgent or emergency care setting.
- Evidence of involvement in support and development of less experienced staff.
- Endoscopy experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of time management skills and the ability to prioritise.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
Desirable
- Understand the scope of the Nursing associate role in context of the team and the organisation
- Understand how the Nursing associate role may contribute to service development.
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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).
