Registered Nurse - Endoscopy
The closing date is 15 February 2026
Job summary
We are excited to invite dedicated registered nurses to join our expanding Endoscopy Nursing Team across multiple sites.
Our new Endoscopy Outpatient Unit at Colchester Hospital features four modern procedure rooms, the refurbished Elmstead Endoscopy Unit provides care for both inpatients and complex outpatients, and our Community Diagnostics Centre in Clacton offers two state-of-the-art outpatient endoscopy rooms.
Our team delivers high-quality care across a wide range of procedures, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, bronchoscopy, and advanced techniques such as ERCP, EBUS, and EUS, supported by AI-enabled endoscopy equipment to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
We also provide PEG/NJ insertion and emergency GI bleed management with a 24-hour on-call service. We offer opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and the chance to join a dynamic, friendly, and supportive team during an exciting period of growth.
Endoscopy experience is desirable but not essential, and we welcome motivated nurses who are passionate about patient care and keen to develop their skills in this evolving and rewarding field.
Main duties of the job
In the role of an Endoscopy Nurse, you are expected to provide high-quality, patient-centered care by acting as the named nurse for a group of patients, overseeing their journey through the unit, from pre-procedure assessments to post-procedure recovery.
You will take on a leadership role during shifts in the absence of the ward manager or deputy, ensuring the smooth running of the unit, delegating tasks, and making timely clinical decisions.
As a Coordinator, you will support the planning and organization of procedures, manage patient lists, coordinate with other departments, and ensure that equipment, supplies, and staffing are in place.
You will also provide supervision, mentorship, and guidance to junior staff, fostering their professional development and confidence in clinical practice. Additionally, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient, and compassionate environment by upholding infection control standards, optimizing patient flow, and promoting a calm and professional atmosphere.
Overall, the role requires strong clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and empathetic care.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you
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Details
Date posted
30 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
432-HR1235-25
Job locations
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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