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 pathwayundertaking the pre- assessment for patients awaiting planned endoscopic procedures.
Endoscopy is a constantly evolving area delivering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopyThis is a varied role providing individual patient care for both out and in-patients. The successful applicant will ideally have a minimum of 12 months experience in an acute setting.Whilst previous endoscopy experience may be advantageous it is not essential as we provide training and competency assessment.
To provide, specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based patient-centred care and assessment for a defined caseload of pre-assessment patients. This role requires someone who is organised with excellent communication skills and is confident with liaising with multi-disciplinary teams.
To co-ordinate patients throughout their pre-assessment pathway, with a high level of input into the management and care of patients prior to admission for specified procedures.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration
Base Location: Bournemouth , working cross site
Interview Date: 15th January 2026
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.
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
- Nursing and midwifery PIN number
- 1st level Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Physical Examination of the Adult qualification
- Post register course related to speciality
Experience
Essential
- sound knowledge and relevant experience in an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Pre Assessment experience
- Endoscopy/ Gastro experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
- Basic IT skills
- Working knowledge of eCamis and EPR
- ECG Knowledge
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Dorset Care Records / HICSS
- Up to date consent training
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of good anatomy and physiology knowledge
- Fundamental nursing knowledge
- Basic Knowledge of Endoscopy procedures
- Evidence of professional development
Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
- Highly motivated
- Decisive
- Recognises own limitations
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Ability to express self clearly and confidently both verbally and non-verbally
Language Requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing and midwifery PIN number
- 1st level Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Physical Examination of the Adult qualification
- Post register course related to speciality
Experience
Essential
- sound knowledge and relevant experience in an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Pre Assessment experience
- Endoscopy/ Gastro experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
- Basic IT skills
- Working knowledge of eCamis and EPR
- ECG Knowledge
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Dorset Care Records / HICSS
- Up to date consent training
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of good anatomy and physiology knowledge
- Fundamental nursing knowledge
- Basic Knowledge of Endoscopy procedures
- Evidence of professional development
Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
- Highly motivated
- Decisive
- Recognises own limitations
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Ability to express self clearly and confidently both verbally and non-verbally
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
