Job summary
Need a change from your current specialty?
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Come to Guy's and St. Thomas' Endoscopy!!!
We have exciting opportunities for dynamic and enthusiastic Band 5 nurses to join our friendly endoscopy team. Come and find out about the wide range of roles that the Endoscopy nurse undertake such as:
- Pre-assessment
- Assisting in the procedure rooms for both diagnostic endoscopy and complex therapeutic endoscopy
- Patient monitoring in procedure room
- Set up of advanced therapeutic procedures
- Recovery
- Discharge
We have fabulous career pathways for those staff wanting to progress further including leadership opportunities and advanced practice roles such as training as a Nurse Endoscopist.
We are a state of the art modern busy unit performing diagnostic and specialist therapeutic procedures for patients from across London and the South East of England.
- We are open 7 days a week.
- The shift pattern is 4 x 9.5 hour shifts per week.
- Shifts are either 8am to 6pm or 9am to 7pm.
- We provide an out of hours emergency bleed service (On-Call) which is supported by nurses once they have been fully trained.
- We attend other areas in the hospital to assist with emergency procedures.
- National training passport for competence is available which will allow you to take this competence anywhere in the country.
A fully trained endoscopy nurse will always be in demand.
Closing Date: 1st March 2026
Interview Date: 9th March 2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of theseprogrammes without direct supervision of patients undergoing endoscopy. At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the unit and supervising junior members of staff.
The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward. They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.
Ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
- Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- Will advice on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
- Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
- Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.
- Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
- Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
- Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
- Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
- Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates.
- Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
- Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- Will advice on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
- Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
- Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.
- Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
- Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
- Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
- Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
- Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates.
- Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- Experience in Endoscopy or areas with transferable skills (e.g. Theatre, IR, Recovery)
Desirable
- Relevant Endoscopy course (JAG)
- Evidence of CPD
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in acting as shift nurse in charge
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students
- Experience in working with multidisciplinary team
- Experience in assisting with procedure
- Experience in recovering patients post sedation
Desirable
- Experience in acute medical ward setting for at least 6 months
- Experience in recovering patients post general anaesthetic
Skills / Ability / Knowledge
Essential
- BLS or ILS certified
- Mentorship/Practice assessor
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- IV and oral drug administration
- Blood transfusion
- Monitoring vital signs, recognising deterioration and escalations (NEWS 2)
- Aseptic technique and infection control prevention
- Airway monitoring and post procedure recovery (post sedation/GA)
- Enema administration
- Provide patient counselling or advice post procedure
Desirable
- Participation in clinical audits
- Assist with emergency and on-call procedures
- Knowledge in endoscopy standards (e.g. JAG, BSG)
- Experience in looking after patients with gastrointestinal conditions such as IBD, gastric varices and GI bleeding etc
- Scope decontamination
- EPIC
Values and Behaviour
Essential
- Caring: putting patient first
- Ambitious: Innovating and striving for excellence
- Inclusive: Respecting each other and working collaboratively
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Good attendance record
- Able to undertake reflective thinking on own practice and open to feedback
Desirable
- Contributes to service improvement
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- Experience in Endoscopy or areas with transferable skills (e.g. Theatre, IR, Recovery)
Desirable
- Relevant Endoscopy course (JAG)
- Evidence of CPD
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in acting as shift nurse in charge
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students
- Experience in working with multidisciplinary team
- Experience in assisting with procedure
- Experience in recovering patients post sedation
Desirable
- Experience in acute medical ward setting for at least 6 months
- Experience in recovering patients post general anaesthetic
Skills / Ability / Knowledge
Essential
- BLS or ILS certified
- Mentorship/Practice assessor
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- IV and oral drug administration
- Blood transfusion
- Monitoring vital signs, recognising deterioration and escalations (NEWS 2)
- Aseptic technique and infection control prevention
- Airway monitoring and post procedure recovery (post sedation/GA)
- Enema administration
- Provide patient counselling or advice post procedure
Desirable
- Participation in clinical audits
- Assist with emergency and on-call procedures
- Knowledge in endoscopy standards (e.g. JAG, BSG)
- Experience in looking after patients with gastrointestinal conditions such as IBD, gastric varices and GI bleeding etc
- Scope decontamination
- EPIC
Values and Behaviour
Essential
- Caring: putting patient first
- Ambitious: Innovating and striving for excellence
- Inclusive: Respecting each other and working collaboratively
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Good attendance record
- Able to undertake reflective thinking on own practice and open to feedback
Desirable
- Contributes to service improvement
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).
