Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Abilities
Undertaken wide experience during training
- Skills and Abilities
To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
- Skills and Abilities
To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to have positive working relationships
- Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines.
- Skills and Abilities
Experience of using evidence based practice.
- Experience and Knowledge
Able to demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills and expertise
- Experience and Knowledge
Demonstrates the use of evidence based practice in the implementation of change
- Experience and Knowledge
Demonstrates the awareness and impact of clinical governance
- Experience and Knowledge
Critical analytical skills
- Experience and Knowledge
Undertake wide experience during training in an acute setting
- Experience and Knowledge
Knowledge and application of NMC Code of Conduct
- Qualifications and Professional Training
RGN/RSCN/RM
- Qualifications and Professional Training
Nursing Degree/Diploma/Nearing the completion of NMC approved nurse training
- Qualifications and Professional Training
Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in specialty
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience and Knowledge
Evidence of Research or Clinical Audit
- Qualifications and Professional Training
Post grad qualification
- Qualifications and Professional Training
ENB 998
- Qualifications and Professional Training
C&G 730
- Qualifications and Professional Training
Other teaching
Job overview
Staff Nurse - Endoscopy Unit
- hours per week (Six day working)
Fixed Term for 9 months (Secondment Cover)
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 26th November 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 5th November 2026 (TBC)
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
- The endoscopy unit is a JAG accredited unit. We undertake diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (upper GI, lower GI and respiratory procedures).
- There are a lot of training opportunities, including a comprehensive training package of which you will be supported by our own practice educator facilitator. A buddy/mentor will be allocated to you to support your training, assist you in completing your competencies.
- The endoscopy unit is a fast passed area with 4 procedure rooms, you would be required to work in all areas of the unit- prep/procedure rooms/decontamination & recovery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
- Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
- Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
- Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
- Manage a group of patients throughout a shift as delegated by nurse in charge.
- Working within the N.M.C Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one’s own abilities and limitation
Managerial
- In the absence of senior colleagues manages the Ward/Department on occasions without direct supervision when competent to do so.
- Use computerised systems to support the provision of patient care and treatment.
- Work within Clinical Governance Standards and Trust Policies.
- Ensure that concerns and complaints from patients, visitors or colleagues are resolved where possible and reported to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
- To be conversant with all Trust Emergency Procedures.Comply with Trust Manual Handling Policy.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
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 Staff Nurse - Endoscopy Unit with George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is 9 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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