Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

The closing date is 28 July 2026

An opportunity has arisen to join us working part time on a permanent basis in our friendly and supportive Endoscopy team.

Our department has recently opened its new £5m Endoscopy Suite and dedicated training facility. With educational courses being delivered by our onsite training team and including GI courses in partnership with the University of Plymouth. Newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply.

We encourage the opportunity to work in different areas of the service, allowing you to gain experience and knowledge within inpatient and outpatient environments.

We welcome you to browse our interactive booklet for information on career pathways and staff benefits with us!

As a Registered Nurse with the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working as part of the multidisciplinary team, to implement and develop a programme of care. The Endoscopy unit staff are committed to providing high standards of care for the people who use our services, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.

• To be responsible and accountable for the nursing care of designated named patients from admission to discharge.
• To participate in the care, maintenance and use of endoscopes used in endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures, providing technical assistance during procedures.
• To co‑ordinate the Endoscopy Unit on a regular basis.

The Endoscopy unit at Torbay Hospital has been recognised nationally for its high standards of patient care, recognised as an exemplar site for Endoscopy care, training and Bowel Cancer Screening.

You will need a mix of skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships and effective time management. In return for your skills and commitment we offer a friendly working environment, role development and personal development plans supported by training opportunities.

The Endoscopy Unit delivers an extended service to include evenings and weekends. Please contact Louise Grant or Kirsty Pike / for more information, or to visit the Endoscopy Unit.

• To be responsible and accountable for the nursing care of designated named patients from admission to discharge.
• To participate in the care, maintenance and use of endoscopes used in endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures, providing technical assistance during procedures.
• To ensure provision of a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Endoscopy Unit, working within agreed policies and procedures.
• To ensure individual assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer, producing documented evidence of this in agreed format.
• Correct documentation of patient care using the endoscopy unit care pathway including written discharge and aftercare information for patients.
• To liaise and communicate effectively with relatives, carers and visitors.
• To liaise and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments and outside agencies (e.g. ambulance service, social services, transport etc.) providing patient centred care.
• Engage with student nurses and observers giving encouragement, support and guidance.

Please see the attached combined job description and person specification for full details and job eligibility.

• NMC Registered (Level 1) Adult Nursing
• Degree in nursing or on the pathway
• Interest in or experience of endoscopy
• NURB 363 Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Related Procedures for Nurses (expectation to undertake this course)

• General knowledge of GI diseases, endoscopic and related interventions
• Leadership skills
• Computer and IT skills
• Good communication / interpersonal skills

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust