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18 Week Support Limited

Endoscopy Nurse - West Midlands

The closing date is 12 December 2026

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Job summary

Job summary

Working as part of a fantastic team supported by the 18 Week Clinical and Nurse Leads in your specialty and overseen by our Chief Nurse

Excellent daily rate (paid via clinical payroll)

The opportunity to work with leading clinicians

Ongoing sessions available over a long duration

Training and orientation provided where needed

Flexible work you chose when you want to work for us and can fit it around your NHS or other commitments

Booking and scheduling app that allows you to easily see work in your specialty and local area as well as book shifts at the click of a button

Community app that allows you to connect with other clinicians, share learning and engage with 18 Week Support L&D resources

Travel and accommodation booked and paid if within 50 miles of the NHS Trust

Main duties of the job

Weekday and Weekend shifts available

Excellent day rate from £300

Ongoing sessions available

Surgery or Outpatients Clinics available

Part-time and Full-time roles available

Location: East Sussex

About us

As the leading provider of clinical insourcing services to the NHS, 18 Week Support partners with NHS Trusts to reduce referral to treatment waiting times and provide ongoing clinical capacity management solutions.

Over the years, 18 Week Support has developed strong working relationships with over 75 Trusts and Health Boards in the UK and provides flexible, high-quality, weekend and weekday services.

Every member of our team, from our world-renowned lead physicians and surgeons to our highly experienced nurses and healthcare assistants, is committed to providing first-class clinical care and an exceptional patient experience.

We offer a wide range of clinical specialties and support services within our innovative insourcing model. Each specialty is managed by an experienced clinical lead and our Head of Nursing. The services include Gastroenterology & Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, ENT & Audiology, Neurology, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Radiology, Gynaecology, Clinical Support Services.

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£300 a day

Contract

Bank

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0341-26-0002

Job locations

Southern

Railway Approach

East Grinstead

West Sussex

RH19 1EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Weekday and Weekend shifts available

Excellent day rate from £300

Ongoing sessions available

Part-time and Full-time roles available

Location: East Sussex

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weekday and Weekend shifts available

Excellent day rate from £300

Ongoing sessions available

Part-time and Full-time roles available

Location: East Sussex

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2 year minimum recent experience within an acute Endoscopy Unit.
  • Signed off as a competent Endoscopy Nurse with the ability to manage and participate in emergency situations and GI bleeds.
  • Able to assist in therapeutic emergencies.
  • Ability to work in unfamiliar work environments, using initiative and experience.
  • Able to administer IV medication and fluids.
  • Identify and escalate a deteriorating patient.

Desirable

  • Endoscopy based training course.
  • Ability to gain IV access.
  • Mentorship course.

Experience

Essential

  • 2 year minimum recent experience within an acute Endoscopy Unit.
  • Signed off as a competent Endoscopy Nurse with the ability to manage and participate in emergency situations and GI bleeds.
  • Able to assist in therapeutic emergencies.
  • Ability to work in unfamiliar work environments, using initiative and experience.
  • Able to administer IV medication and fluids.
  • Identify and escalate a deteriorating patient.

Desirable

  • Endoscopy based training course.
  • Ability to gain IV access.
  • Mentorship course.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2 year minimum recent experience within an acute Endoscopy Unit.
  • Signed off as a competent Endoscopy Nurse with the ability to manage and participate in emergency situations and GI bleeds.
  • Able to assist in therapeutic emergencies.
  • Ability to work in unfamiliar work environments, using initiative and experience.
  • Able to administer IV medication and fluids.
  • Identify and escalate a deteriorating patient.

Desirable

  • Endoscopy based training course.
  • Ability to gain IV access.
  • Mentorship course.

Experience

Essential

  • 2 year minimum recent experience within an acute Endoscopy Unit.
  • Signed off as a competent Endoscopy Nurse with the ability to manage and participate in emergency situations and GI bleeds.
  • Able to assist in therapeutic emergencies.
  • Ability to work in unfamiliar work environments, using initiative and experience.
  • Able to administer IV medication and fluids.
  • Identify and escalate a deteriorating patient.

Desirable

  • Endoscopy based training course.
  • Ability to gain IV access.
  • Mentorship course.

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.

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.

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

18 Week Support Limited

Address

Southern

Railway Approach

East Grinstead

West Sussex

RH19 1EB


Employer's website

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

18 Week Support Limited

Address

Southern

Railway Approach

East Grinstead

West Sussex

RH19 1EB


Employer's website

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Recruitment Consultant

Sarah Drewett

sdrewett@18weeksupport.com

+447897043490

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£300 a day

Contract

Bank

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0341-26-0002

Job locations

Southern

Railway Approach

East Grinstead

West Sussex

RH19 1EB


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