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Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Contract Type: Permanent and Fixed Term
Fixed Term Contract End Date: June 2027.
Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity / Shared Parental / adoption Leave Backfill
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Endoscopy as a Staff Nurse. Join our rapidly growing and highly sought-after Endoscopy Unit, where you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and specialist environment while developing and advancing your clinical skills.
Key Responsibilities;
Provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
Assess, monitor, and support patients before, during, and after their procedures.
Assist the endoscopist and multidisciplinary team during a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical governance within the unit.
Participate in teaching, supervision, and supporting the development of colleagues and student
Promote a positive patient experience and contribute to the continued development of the Endoscopy Service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care within the endoscopy unit and Recovery service, supporting patients throughout their endoscopy journey, and contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment. The Endoscopy Unit operates 7 days a week, from 8:00am to 8:00pm on weekdays and 8 am to 86 pm on weekends, with an on-call service to support urgent and emergency endoscopy requirements.
You will benefit from
Excellent opportunities to develop specialist endoscopy nursing skills and competencies.
Opportunities for career progression within the Endoscopy Service.
Exposure to a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
The opportunity to be part of a dedicated and experienced multidisciplinary team.
The role is particularly suited to nurses looking for a specialist clinical career and those who value a structured working environment with opportunities for development and a good work-life balance. The opportunity to work within a busy and rapidly developing specialist Endoscopy Unit.
Essential Requirements
Registered Nurse (NMC registered) Previous endoscopy experience is desirable Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and organisational skills Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Endoscopy Staff Nurse with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum - Pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Fixed term contract also until June 2027 22.5 hours. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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