Endoscopy Nurse

This is a bank Endoscopy Nurse post with NHS Professionals, working for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in the endoscopy department at Southampton General Hospital. The nurse cares for patients before, during and after endoscopic procedures, assists the endoscopist and wider team, and keeps the unit safe and infection-controlled. Shifts run Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm, with a commitment of two to three days a week.

Applicants need NMC registration and at least 12 months' endoscopy nursing experience in the UK within the past three years.

• Provide safe, compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures
• Assess, monitor and support patients before, during and after procedures
• Assist the endoscopist and multidisciplinary team across diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Maintain patient safety, infection prevention and clinical governance, complying with health, safety and privacy standards
• Take part in teaching, supervision and developing colleagues and students
• Promote a positive patient experience and contribute to developing the Endoscopy Service
• Explain procedures and answer patient questions before endoscopy
• Administer sedatives and IV drips at the start of endoscopy
• Clean, sterilise and organise endoscopy equipment
• Monitor patient vital signs during and after procedures
• Give discharge instructions to patients before they leave
• Update patient records

• Qualified registered nurse

• NMC registration

• At least 12 months' experience as an Endoscopy Nurse in the UK within the past three years

• Available to work two to three days a week
• Shifts Monday to Friday, between 8am and 8pm

• Learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Flexible and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Access to over 50 partner NHS Trusts, choosing how and where to work
• Full flexibility to suit personal needs