# Endoscopy Staff Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endoscopy-staff-nurse/67d40f98-97ea-446f-98fb-d65de107024c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endoscopy-staff-nurse/67d40f98-97ea-446f-98fb-d65de107024c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Southampton General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Staff nurse - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum - Pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Fixed term contract also until June 2027 22.5 hours - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T13:20:48.986Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8336833 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8336833?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Trust Values **Essential** - Patient First - Working Together - Always Improving ### Qualifications, knowledge and experience **Essential** - Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma) - Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register - Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service - Understanding of personal accountability - Knowledge of own role within the team - Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor - Awareness of evidence-based practice - Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control - Evidence of on-going personal development - Able to use initiative **Desirable** - Evidence of recent study - Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty - Teaching experience ## Documents - [job description & person specification (docx, 140.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10660547) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.