Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 18 March 2026

Shortlisting will take place after the closing date, commencing 20 March 2026.

Interview will be expected in the week following shortlisting, commencing 30 March 2026.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to undertake the role of staff nurse within the Endoscopy unit on a full-time basis.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 staff nurses to work on the new Endoscopy unit. The work is challenging and exciting but equally rewarding. We care for patients with all gastroenterology conditions and the high level of nursing care and expertise involved in caring for these patients will be reflected in the staff: patient ratio.

The post is based at the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

A structured preceptorship period of training and development will be provided with the support of the Endoscopy Practice Development Nurse.

The Endoscopy Unit is based at BRI located on two floors, level 2 and 3. It is a busy unit providing out‑patient care for patients who require all types of endoscopy procedures. Effective and efficient patient flow is essential, and your role is to provide excellent nursing care and compassion in line with the rest of the team, promoting positive patient experiences and outcomes.

• RGN
• Genuine interest in caring for patients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in challenging circumstances
• Ability to manage time
• Capable of keeping calm and working under pressure in a demanding area using teamwork

If you feel you are this person then we invite you to join a highly skilled, caring and professional team as a Staff Nurse.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

• Assisting with Endoscopic Procedures:
  Supporting consultants and endoscopists during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and infection control standards.
• Patient Care and Monitoring:
  Providing safe and effective care before, during, and after procedures, including pre‑assessment, sedation monitoring, and recovery.
• Post‑Procedure Recovery:
  Ensuring patients are closely observed and safely recovered following sedation or general anaesthesia, with timely escalation of concerns.
• Maintaining Safety and Compliance:
  Upholding best practice guidelines, safeguarding patient dignity, and ensuring compliance with JAG standards and local policies.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient, compassionate care and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Education and Development:
  Supporting junior staff and participating in ongoing professional development to maintain high standards of clinical competence.

• Specialty
  
  Experience:
  
  minimum 1-year post-registration in acute environments.
• Practical understanding of endoscopy nursing, including awareness of JAG accreditation standards.
• Gastro and Endoscopy experience in an acute hospital setting.

• Analytical & judgemental skills, communication & relationship skills, physical skills, EPR, endoscopy electronic pathway.
• Good verbal and written command of English.
• Good communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills.
• Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately.

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.

• UK Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing)
• Evidence of recent and continuous professional development.

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.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust