Band 5 Staff Nurse- Endoscopy

Band 5 Staff Nurse
- Endoscopy

The closing date is 16 February 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. Heartlands 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.
• Minimum of significant experience within the discipline.
• Knowledge of specialised Endoscopy Procedures.
• Knowledge of Gastroenterology conditions and their effects.
• Being an accountable professional.
• Working in teams.
• Improving safety and quality of care.
• Full driving licence.
• Good IT skills ability to record information electronically.

We require enthusiastic, motivated nurses who can work as a team. Following training you would be expected to participate in the ‘on call’ GI bleed service, which is operational during out of hours. The current Endoscopy service is five days a week, with plans to expand to a 7‑day service once staffing levels are established.

We currently have vacancies at Heartlands Hospital.

• 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.

As such 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 those 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.

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

• 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 postgraduate continuing professional development for registered nurses with post‑registration experience.

• Previous/recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months).
• Willingness to become a practice supervisor/assessor or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (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 to apply this to undergraduate training or postgraduate 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 –…