Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Endoscopy Pre-assessment Nurse

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Job summary

The Endoscopy Pre assessment Nurse will be hosting telephone and face to face pre assessment clinics for patients requiring endoscopic procedures. This will involve giving clear guidance on bowel preparation and advice to the patient on their diet pre and post procedure. You will need to address any issues that may arise prior and post to the patient attending for their endoscopy procedures such as the management of the patient's medications and assessing any pre-existing medical conditions which could impact their endoscopic procedure. These clinics aim to enhance the patient's endoscopy experience from referral through to discharge, particularly by putting the patients mind at ease by answering any questions and dealing with any concerns. As a skilled member of the team you will develop and maintain good patient care, organisational skills and assist in the provision of a high level of care. It is essential that the post holder can work within a diverse, multidisciplinary team providing autonomous decision making and be aware of their limitations in accordance with NMC.

To deliver a high standard of patient care whilst working as part of the Pre Assessment and Endoscopy Team and displaying a caring and professional attitude at all times. The post holder will be expected to exhibit specific skills in the management of disorders of the Upper and Lower gastrointestinal tract.

Main duties of the job

Working collaboratively with the immediate and extended Endoscopy MDT on both sites

Assisting in the direct delivery and management of the Pre-assessment services.

Acting as the patient advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the process.

Promoting health promotion strategies

Supporting the senior nurses in the development of the service

Supporting the team with clinical governance, quality assurance and quality management systems.

Ensuring that patient data are collected to meet trust and JAG requirements

The ability to evaluate the service

Working collaboratively to ensure audit of the service is in line with National Guidelines

If you have Endoscopy experience to support and work in the Endoscopy unit to maintain your skills.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per anum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-MED7827-JB

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working relationships and communication requirements of your role

Maintain good relationships between all members of staff, thus maintaining professionalism throughout the unit and the pre assessment process

Ensure good communication verbally and via formal documentation and electronic sources with all members of the nursing, multidisciplinary team, patients and families/carers

Assist in the problem solving strategies to enhance patient care

Have the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information

Communicate with senior colleagues regarding changes in circumstances, which may affect safe practice

Ensure that accurate records and information systems are maintained

Recognise the legal implications of accurate and legible documentation, maintain accurate and legible records of patient care, in line with Trust policy and NMC Code of Conduct

Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policy with regards to patient confidentiality/Data Protection Act/Caldicott Recommendations

Work in partnership with patient/family and colleagues to develop and maintain effective working relationship within the clinical area

Level of Clinical Responsibility

Ability to relate to all staff, patients, relatives and visitors demonstrating effective listening skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team or autonomously

Be aware of your level of competence and knowledge, work within your limitations when making clinical decisions regarding patient care. Seek assistance from senior nurses/team where appropriate

Ability to analyse information while liaising with MDT to ascertain patient fitness procedure

Ensure evidence based practice is utilised collaboratively with the nursing process

Where appropriate support students and learners development Leadership and staff management responsibility

Leadership and staff management responsibility

To maintain the endoscopy pre-assessment service in the absence of senior staff

Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously

Ability to prioritise work load

Ability to manage time effectively

Promote pre-assessment service in providing excellent clinical practice

Contribute to an active learning environment and facilitate/organise teaching and other members of staff

Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or errors as per Trust policies/procedures Financial Responsibility

Financial Responsibility

No direct budget responsibility but an awareness of effective use of resources and cost implications,

Participate in being cost effective in the delivery of high quality of care