Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

The closing date is 13 April 2026

Job summary

Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Endoscopy team at Southend Hospital. If you are committed to high-quality patient care and eager to grow your skills in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

We place a strong emphasis on education and professional development. With an approachable senior sister and an open-door policy, you will always have access to guidance, mentorship, and opportunities to discuss your goals and future progression. Your growth matters to us, and we are committed to helping you flourish in your chosen career pathway.Our team prides itself on fairness, respect, and collaboration. We work together to ensure that both our staff and patients receive the very best experience.

In this role, you will use your excellent communication skills to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and other departments, ensuring seamless patient journeys. You will also provide exceptional patient-centred care while confidently managing your own caseload.

If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about delivering outstanding care in a friendly, supportive team, this could be the perfect next step in your nursing career.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to access, plan, implement, evaluate, holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects our patient personal dignity and beliefs whilst maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff and promoting effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors.

You will act as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff including teaching and assessing, within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence based practice and assist in the management of the ward budget and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained advising of any shortfalls and taking action appropriate to their level of expertise.

In this role you will assist your Senior staff with service development and the overall implementation of relevant policies within the department, supporting the Senior Management team with formulation of long term strategic plans which require flexibility impacting across the whole Trust.

You will help to Identify strategies for increasing patient demand whilst being technically competent and clinically effective and maintaining a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-0086

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff On Sea

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Ability to maintain and improve care standards
  • Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviours and promote professional values

Desirable

  • Previous Endoscopy work experience
  • Experience of caring for patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures
  • Experience in Medical and Surgical Nursing
  • Clinical skills in cannulation, blood taking and IV medication administration

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work within good time management skills

Desirable

  • Basic computer skills
  • Familiar with MSE IT systems
  • Flexible and positive approach to work
  • Experience in teaching and understanding of continuous professional development
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Ability to maintain and improve care standards
  • Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviours and promote professional values

Desirable

  • Previous Endoscopy work experience
  • Experience of caring for patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures
  • Experience in Medical and Surgical Nursing
  • Clinical skills in cannulation, blood taking and IV medication administration

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work within good time management skills

Desirable

  • Basic computer skills
  • Familiar with MSE IT systems
  • Flexible and positive approach to work
  • Experience in teaching and understanding of continuous professional development

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff On Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff On Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Donna kelly

donna.kelly22@nhs.net

03004437530

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-0086

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff On Sea

SS0 0RY


Supporting documents

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