University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-Assessment Nurse Endoscopy Unit

The closing date is 07 January 2026

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.

Details

Date posted

24 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

153-ME05348

Job locations

Poole and Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 9DW


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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole and Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 9DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole and Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 9DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialist Nurse

Vicky Watkins / Dobie Narciso

Victoria.Watkins@uhd.nhs.uk

03000194908

Details

Date posted

24 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

153-ME05348

Job locations

Poole and Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 9DW


Supporting documents

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