Staff Nurse

Job overview

Endoscopy Staff Nurse

Department:  Endoscopy Unit

Band: 5 pro rata if part-time

Hours: 30 and 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Endoscopy Staff Nurse to join our busy Endoscopy Team. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) Endoscopy service is based over 2 sites (MKUH and MKUH Whitehouse Park Diagnostic Centre (WHP)) The unit are purpose built to support outpatient and inpatient endoscopic procedures.

It consists of four Endoscopy theatres at MKUH, one of which has the facilities to undertake X- ray screening and laser procedures and two Endoscopy theatres at WHP. The Successful candidate will be expected to work across both sites.

The main responsibility of this post will be to work as the registered Nurse alongside our Endoscopists, Nurse Associates and Health Care Assists to delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the unit, this role is highly technical as you will be working with state-of-the-art endoscopic equipment which helps to diagnose, assess, and treat patients with the Gastrointestinal and Respiratory conditions. This can be a physically demanding and challenging role but is very rewarding for the right candidate.

Interview date: 01.04.2026

Main duties of the job

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

“- NHS Survey, 2024'' 94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.

This is a dynamic team of highly motivated nurses and support staff. As an experienced communicator, you will be expected to provide an efficient and effective service, working as the patients advocate, and mindful at all times of the Trust vision. The successful candidates will embrace the challenge of working in a highly demanding environment where patient focus is paramount.

Our services include an ever-increasing number of specialised therapeutic and diagnostic procedures which require a high level of technical capability and a passion for problem solving.

The applicant does not require previous endoscopy experience as all training will be given however, an understanding of Endoscopy procedures is beneficial.  A NMC registration is vital for this role and only applicants with a valid NMC registration or those who are due to register within the next 3 months, will be considered for this role.

If you are motivated, enthusiastic and a confident team worker with good communication skills you will be well suited to work within this large multidisciplinary team.

If you would like to know more about the post, please contact Hannah Burnett or Sue Gittens, Senior Endoscopy Sisters on 01908 997654.  Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Professional

• To demonstrate continuous development of professional skills and knowledge.
• To comply with all hospital policies and to practice within NMC standards and guidelines.
• To contribute to the development of the Unit using research-based practice.
• To main accurate and legible records of nursing care.
• To support the Senior Sister in managing change within the Department.

Management and Clinical

• To be aware of the Trust’s Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.
• To assess, plan and implement care for allocated patients
• To be competent at assessing range of facts or situations requiring comparison of a range of options.
• To make judgements on problems requiring investigation and analysis, e.g. assessment of patient condition.

Education

• To participate in ensuring that the department’s environment is conducive to teaching and learning.
• To act as mentor/assessor to student nurses and adaptation students.
• To act as a good role model for all members of the Endoscopy team.
• To undertake in service training programmes and attend all mandatory training sessions required by the Trust.

Clinical Governance

Participates in the Trust’s clinical Governance activities ensuring that all the elements are embraced within one’s own practice and that of the clinical area.

Equality and Diversity

Act in a way that promotes equality and diversity in relation to Trust policy and procedure and legislation.

To ensure that equality and diversity issues are recognised, addressed in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Core duties

• To ensure that he/she received written and oral reports on the patient’s condition and treatment within a given duty span.
• To ensure that patients and their relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate way demonstrating a professional approach.
• Assist in the admission and discharge of patients.

Please refer to the job description for further details.