# Registered Nurse - Endoscopy > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-nurse-endoscopy/000d453f-e24c-4166-b9f6-037b5026e4f3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-nurse-endoscopy/000d453f-e24c-4166-b9f6-037b5026e4f3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Torquay - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours Worked Across 4 Days Per Week) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T13:30:48.599Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/Torquay/Torbay_South_Devon_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing/Nursing-v8056087 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8056087?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview ### An opportunity has arisen to join the us working part time on a permanent basis in our friendly and supportive Endoscopy team. Our department has recently opened it's new £5m Endoscopy Suite and dedicated training facility. With Educational courses being delivered by our onsite training team and include 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! ### Main duties of the job ### 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 staffs 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 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - 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. ## Job Details Our department has recently opened it's new £5m Endoscopy Suite and dedicated training facility. With Educational courses being delivered by our onsite training team and include 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! ## Job Description 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 ## Responsibilities 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - General knowledge of GI diseases, endoscopic and related interventions Leadership skills Computer and IT skills Good communication / interpersonal skills ### Qualifications **Essential** - NMC Registered (Level 1) Adult Nursing **Desirable** - 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) ## Documents - [registered nurse - endoscopy jd&ps (pdf, 440.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10345927) ## 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.