Registered Nurse

Job summary

Responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within the endoscopy unit, supporting patients throughout their diagnostic procedures. The role involves assisting during endoscopic procedures, maintaining patient safety, dignity, and comfort, and monitoring patients pre-, intra-, and post-procedure. The nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective communication and adherence to infection prevention, decontamination, and clinical governance standards. Additional duties include documentation, equipment preparation, and contributing to service improvement while developing clinical skills within endoscopy practice.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Date posted: 26 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

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Job locations: Tiverton Endoscopy Diagnostic Unit, Tiverton District Hospital, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
, United Kingdom

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our modern, purpose-built Endoscopy Unit in Tiverton, which has been operational since May 2025. Designed specifically to deliver efficient, high-quality endoscopy services, the unit supports patients from across North and East Devon, providing a range of diagnostic procedures in a calm, patient-focused environment. As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will play an integral role in delivering safe and effective care across the patient pathway, from admission and preparation through to recovery and discharge.

You will work closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team, gaining experience in a variety of endoscopic procedures while contributing to the continued development of a new and evolving service. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build specialist skills in endoscopy nursing within a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Working Pattern: 37.5hr week to be made up of 4x 9.5hr shifts Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00

Interview Date: Monday 8th June 2026

For further information please contact: Jessica Robison, Clinical Nurse Manager on or

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk'…