Endoscopy Nursing Associate

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Closing date: 02 August 2026

• Act as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, safe, high‑quality, compassionate and person‑centred care within the endoscopy setting.
• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs for patients within endoscopy.
• Assist the Registered General Nurse in providing a safe and caring environment.
• Serve as a role model to colleagues, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
• Contribute positively to the department and the organisation.
• Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, recognising the boundaries of the Nursing Associate role.
• Deliver a high standard of clinical and therapeutic care within endoscopy, in accordance with instructions and training received.
• Communicate with patients and their carers using tact, diplomacy, empathy and reassurance, especially in difficult or stressful situations or where barriers to understanding exist.
• Respect the diversity of individual service users, ensuring that their dignity is maintained throughout all activities.
• Assist patients to be as comfortable as possible, helping with positional changes during procedures and performing manual handling activities where required.
• Respect the dignity and privacy of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and involve them in decision‑making.
• Assist in therapeutic and basic endoscopy procedures within own limitations, working towards required competence under the guidance of the Endoscopy Professional Development Team.
• Monitor patient vital signs after procedures and ensure patients meet discharge criteria.
• Work countywide when required and participate in the Acute GI Bleed on‑call rota.
• Assist in the induction, supervision and training of Healthcare Support Workers, student nurses and Nursing Associates.
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse or Allied Health Professional in charge, in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies.
• Undertake core competencies outlined in the job description, with duties varying according to agreed extended competencies.
• Complete administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care to facilitate smooth ward/department operations.
• Supervise, assess and mentor Healthcare Support Workers, Trainee Nursing Associates and other unregistered staff; assist in supervising other healthcare students where appropriate.
• Assist with patient assessment, communicate findings to the registered nurse and take appropriate actions.
• Correctly label requested specimens and ensure transportation to the appropriate department.
• Obtain and document urinalysis results when required for specific procedures.
• Provide health education, support and encouragement for patients to meet their own health and wellbeing needs.
• Assist patients with positioning and comfort using appropriate equipment, involving them in shared decision‑making and obtaining consent before nursing procedures.
• Work cooperatively within the multi‑disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff to deliver a high standard of holistic, patient‑centred care.

• Professional registration as an NMC Nursing Associate.
• Interest in Endoscopy Nursing.
• Effective communication skills with evidence of good interpersonal skills.
• Competence in venepuncture and cannulation.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to ensure there are no prior criminal convictions.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust