East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Endoscopy Alternative Pathway Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Band 6 Registered Nurse to support the EndoscopyAlternative Pathway Lead Nurse. This role will focus on developing and delivering alternative diagnostic pathways such asTrans Nasal Endoscopy,Capsule Sponge, Large and Small Bowelcapsule. You will be working alongside the Lead Nurse and with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, managing patient care throughout the diagnostic process, and ensuring the service meets the highest standards of clinical care and efficiency

Main duties of the job

As the Endoscopy Alternative Pathway Specialist Nurse, you will be playing a supportive role in developing the innovative service for the trust alongside the Lead Nurse for the Alternative Pathways. Based on a pre-defined inclusion / exclusion criteria, you will be making clinical decisions regarding which patients are fit and appropriate to undergo Capsule Sponge / Large and Small Bowel Capsule testing. You will also be assisting with Trans Nasal procedures.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

344-0219QEH

Job locations

Buckland

Hospital Coombe Valley Road

Dover

CT17 0HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC/HCPC registration
  • Degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice. Or Willing to work towards a degree

Desirable

  • Formal teaching or mentoring qualification
  • Completion of Capsule Sponge / Small/Large Bowel Competencies

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 2 years recent experience working at a band five level within a gastroenterology or specialist care setting
  • Communication / interpersonal skills both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively
  • Negotiating and influencing skills Able to teach others Able to manage complex and competing issues Able to remain calm under Pressure

Desirable

  • Nurse Led Consent
  • Experience of working with Hospital and basic IT systems
  • Understanding of endoscopic procedures and therapies
  • Innovative working practices
  • Experience of running clinics and follow ups

governance

Essential

  • Sound Knowledge of endoscopy services
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Demonstrate self-awareness and critical reflection

Desirable

  • Evidence of service development and delivery in practice
  • Evidence of service development and delivery in practice

Other Requirements

Essential

  • To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
  • Flexible attitude
  • Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally

Desirable

  • Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally

Personal & Professional Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work within a team and able to work collaboratively.
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Demonstrate self-awareness and critical reflection

Desirable

  • Flexibility to meet service needs
  • Evidence of service development and delivery in practice
  • Evidence of working across boundaries and working with multiple stakeholders
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC/HCPC registration
  • Degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice. Or Willing to work towards a degree

Desirable

  • Formal teaching or mentoring qualification
  • Completion of Capsule Sponge / Small/Large Bowel Competencies

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 2 years recent experience working at a band five level within a gastroenterology or specialist care setting
  • Communication / interpersonal skills both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively
  • Negotiating and influencing skills Able to teach others Able to manage complex and competing issues Able to remain calm under Pressure

Desirable

  • Nurse Led Consent
  • Experience of working with Hospital and basic IT systems
  • Understanding of endoscopic procedures and therapies
  • Innovative working practices
  • Experience of running clinics and follow ups

governance

Essential

  • Sound Knowledge of endoscopy services
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Demonstrate self-awareness and critical reflection

Desirable

  • Evidence of service development and delivery in practice
  • Evidence of service development and delivery in practice

Other Requirements

Essential

  • To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
  • Flexible attitude
  • Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally

Desirable

  • Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally

Personal & Professional Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work within a team and able to work collaboratively.
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Demonstrate self-awareness and critical reflection

Desirable

  • Flexibility to meet service needs
  • Evidence of service development and delivery in practice
  • Evidence of working across boundaries and working with multiple stakeholders

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Buckland

Hospital Coombe Valley Road

Dover

CT17 0HD


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Buckland

Hospital Coombe Valley Road

Dover

CT17 0HD


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Alternative Pathways Nursing Manager

Ana Mafalda Pinho da Silva

a.pinhodasilva@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

344-0219QEH

Job locations

Buckland

Hospital Coombe Valley Road

Dover

CT17 0HD


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