Job summary
Closing Date: 31st December 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 1st January 2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 19th January 2026
Brief Description of the Role:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to undertake the role of staff nurse within the Endoscopy unit on a full-time basis.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 staff nurses to work on the new Endoscopy unit. The work is challenging and exciting but equally rewarding. We care for patients with all gastroenterology conditions and the high level of nursing care and expertise involved in caring for these patients will be reflected in the staff: patient ratio.
The post is based at the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
A structured preceptorship period of training and development will be provided with the support of the Endoscopy Practice Development Nurse.
Brief Description of the Unit:
The Endoscopy Unit is based at BRI located on two floors, level 2 and 3. It is a busy unit providing out-patient care for patients who require all types of endoscopy procedures. Effective and efficient patient flow is essential, and your role is to provide excellent nursing care and compassion in line with the rest of the team providing excellent nursing care and promoting positive patient experiences and outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:
RGN
Genuine interest in caring for patients
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in challenging circumstances
Ability to manage time
Capable of keeping calm and work under pressure in a demanding area using teamwork
If you feel you are this person then we invite you to join a highly skilled, caring and professional team as a Staff Nurse
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting with Endoscopic Procedures: Supporting consultants and endoscopists during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and infection control standards.Patient Care and Monitoring: Providing safe and effective care before, during, and after procedures, including pre-assessment, sedation monitoring, and recovery.Post-Procedure Recovery: Ensuring patients are closely observed and safely recovered following sedation or general anaesthesia, with timely escalation of concerns.Maintaining Safety and Compliance: Upholding best practice guidelines, safeguarding patient dignity, and ensuring compliance with JAG standards and local policies.Team Collaboration: Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient, compassionate care and contribute to continuous service improvement.Education and Development: Supporting junior staff and participating in ongoing professional development to maintain high standards of clinical competence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting with Endoscopic Procedures: Supporting consultants and endoscopists during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and infection control standards.Patient Care and Monitoring: Providing safe and effective care before, during, and after procedures, including pre-assessment, sedation monitoring, and recovery.Post-Procedure Recovery: Ensuring patients are closely observed and safely recovered following sedation or general anaesthesia, with timely escalation of concerns.Maintaining Safety and Compliance: Upholding best practice guidelines, safeguarding patient dignity, and ensuring compliance with JAG standards and local policies.Team Collaboration: Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient, compassionate care and contribute to continuous service improvement.Education and Development: Supporting junior staff and participating in ongoing professional development to maintain high standards of clinical competence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Speciality Experience- minimum 1-year post-registration in acute environments.
- Practical understanding of endoscopy nursing, including awareness of JAG accreditation standards.
- Gastro and Endoscopy experience in an acute hospital setting.
Skills
Essential
- Includes Analytical & judgemental Skills, Communication & Relationship Skills, Physical Skills, EPR, Endoscopy Electronic pathway
- Good verbal and written command of English.
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills
- Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing)
Desirable
- Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
- Relevant specialist training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Speciality Experience- minimum 1-year post-registration in acute environments.
- Practical understanding of endoscopy nursing, including awareness of JAG accreditation standards.
- Gastro and Endoscopy experience in an acute hospital setting.
Skills
Essential
- Includes Analytical & judgemental Skills, Communication & Relationship Skills, Physical Skills, EPR, Endoscopy Electronic pathway
- Good verbal and written command of English.
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills
- Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing)
Desirable
- Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
- Relevant specialist training
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).
