Nursing Associate | University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Endoscopy Nursing Associate

Department:
Endoscopy Unit

Band: 4 pro rata if part-time

Hours:

30 per week

Fixed term contract, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Nursing Associate to join our busy Endoscopy Team on a Fixed term contract until September 2027. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) Endoscopy service is based over 2 sites (MKUH and MKUH Whitehouse Park Diagnostic Centre (WHP)).

The unit are purpose built to support outpatient and inpatient endoscopic procedures. It consists of four Endoscopy theatres at MKUH, one of which has the facilities to undertake X‑ray screening and laser procedures and two Endoscopy theatres  Successful candidate will be expected to work across both sites.

The main responsibility of this post will be to work as the registered Nursing Associate alongside our Endoscopists, Staff Nurses and Health Care Assists to delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the unit, this role is highly technical as you will be working with state‑of‑the‑art endoscopic equipment which helps to diagnose, assess, and treat patients with the Gastrointestinal and Respiratory conditions.

This can be a physically demanding and challenging role but is very rewarding for the right candidate.

If you would like to know more about the post, please contact Hannah Burnett or Sue Gittens, Senior Endoscopy Sisters on

Interview date 24.03.2026

This is a dynamic team of highly motivated nurses and support staff. As an experienced communicator, you will be expected to provide an efficient and effective service, working as the patients advocate, and mindful at all times of the Trust vision. The successful candidates will embrace the challenge of working in a highly demanding environment where patient focus is paramount.

Our services include an ever‑increasing number of specialised therapeutic and diagnostic procedures which require a high level of technical capability and a passion for problem solving.

The applicant does not require previous endoscopy experience as all training will be given however, an understanding of Endoscopy procedures is beneficial. A NMC Nursing Associate registration is vital for this role and only applicants with a valid NMC registration, will be considered for this role.

If you are motivated, enthusiastic and a confident team worker with good communication skills you will be well suited to work within this large multidisciplinary team.

Unfortunately, only short‑listed applicants will be contacted.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

• To demonstrate continuous development of professional skills and knowledge.
• To comply with all hospital policies and to practice within NMC standards and guidelines.
• To contribute to the development of the Unit using research‑based practice.
• To maintain accurate and legible records of nursing care.
• To support the Senior Sister in managing change within the Department.

• To be aware of the Trust’s Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.
• To assess, plan and implement care for allocated patients.
• To be competent at assessing range of facts or situations requiring comparison of a range of options.
• To make judgements on problems requiring investigation and analysis, e.g. assessment of patient condition.

• To participate in ensuring that the department’s environment is conducive to teaching and learning.
• To act as mentor/assessor to student nurses and adaptation students.
• To act as a good role model for all members of the Endoscopy team.
• To undertake in‑service training programmes and attend all mandatory training sessions required by the Trust.

Participates in the Trust’s clinical Governance activities ensuring that all the elements are embraced within one’s own practice and that of the clinical area.

Act in a way that promotes equality and diversity in relation to Trust policy and procedure and legislation.

To ensure that equality and diversity issues are recognised, addressed in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

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