Band 5 Staff Nurse- Endoscopy

Band 5 Staff Nurse – Endoscopy

Closing date: 04 January 2026

Endoscopy is a rapidly developing service with advances in diagnostic and therapeutic therapies constantly evolving. The service offers a broad range of therapies for patients diagnosed with Gastroenterological disorders and operates a 24-hour on‑call service for patients with GI bleeds. It is a fast‑paced environment with opportunities to develop specialist skills. The Good Hope Endoscopy team are friendly, supportive, and welcoming.

• Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register (Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health).
• Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses or post‑graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses with post‑registration experience.

• Previous or recent experience working in an acute secondary health and care setting (including undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months).
• Willingness to become a practice supervisor/assessor or meet NMC standards for student supervision and assessment.
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses applicable to undergraduate training or post‑graduate practice.
• Being an accountable professional.
• Promoting health and preventing ill health.
• Assessing needs and planning care.
• Providing and evaluating care.
• Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams – including prioritisation and delegation skills.
• Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health.
• Improving safety and quality of care.
• Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy.
• Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity.
• Awareness of health and safety issues.
• Experience in working in an acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post‑graduate registered nurse.

• Be fully aware of local policies and procedures and those for the Trust.
• Be aware of own training needs and developmental needs within the clinical environment.
• Deliver patient care using the philosophy of individualised patient care.
• Participate in health education.
• Report on care given to other members of staff, communicating changes as they occur.
• Liaise with other health care professionals.
• Be aware of and respect the patient's rights for confidentiality.
• Be conversant with the 'Code of Professional Conduct' in duties.
• Be professionally accountable for all actions during working shift.
• Supervise student/learner nurses and unqualified nurses in the giving of patient care.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.

We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Person specification details are available in the attached detailed job description.