Job overview
If you are looking for a new challenge, join our growing Endoscopy team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the entire endoscopy pathway, including pre-assessment, peri-procedural and post-procedural care.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has transformed services through the Clinical Services Review, with Poole Hospital serving as the major planned care and diagnostic hub and Royal Bournemouth Hospital as the major emergency and acute care hospital.
As a Staff Nurse within Endoscopy, you will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy. The service is also home to the Dorset Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and plays a key role in supporting diagnostic and cancer pathways.
Working alongside Clinical Endoscopists, Consultants, nurses and healthcare support workers, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care throughout the patient's journey, from admission and assessment to recovery and discharge.
The post is primarily based at Poole Hospital with frequent cross-site working across Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Wimborne Victoria Hospital. Shift patterns are typically between 07:30 and 19:00, Monday to Saturday, including participation in the 24-hour on-call rota once competent.
Interview date: 19th August 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of accountability
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
- Knowledge of Confidentiality,
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Previous gastroenterology experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in acute hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of running endoscopy treatment rooms for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in nursing
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Band 5 leadership course
- Endo 1 course
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Time management skills
- Accountable for own professional actions
Desirable
- Computer skills - ECamis, EPR or equivalent
Language Requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Basic life Support
- Assessed as competent or willing to undertake oral drug and IV drug administration training
- Experience in complying with nursing, infection control and risk management police
Desirable
- CVC Cannulation
- Consent training
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Endoscopy with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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