CK- Endoscopy Pre-Assessment Staff Nurse

Overview

Endoscopy, ARI We are seeking to appoint a Band 5 Endoscopy Pre-Assessment Staff Nurse, on a full time 37-hour contract to join the existing Endoscopy telephone pre-assessment team at NHS Grampian.

Band 5 - 37 Hours per week - Permanent Endoscopy, ARI

The Endoscopy pre-assessment team is based within Ashgrove House on the grounds of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI). It provides a telephone pre-assessment service to patients in the North East of Scotland who are referred with gastro-intestinal symptoms or have tested positive on the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and require investigation. The department is open Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00.

• Provide psychological and informational support to individuals who require gastro-intestinal investigations.
• Assess, prepare and support patients for their investigation, most of whom are referred on the urgent suspected cancer pathway and may be facing a possible cancer diagnosis.
• Have the ability, knowledge and confidence to take an in-depth medical history and request further investigations such as CT scans and bloods when required.
• As a member of the Endoscopy Pre-assessment and Bowel Screening Team, vet referrals of patients from the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and manage voicemail messages and emails from patients and colleagues.
• Act as a local resource for members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), answering queries and assisting with problem solving as needed.
• Work within the busy, well-established department and integrate with the team; good communication and networking are essential.

The Foresterhill campus is reputed to be the largest in Europe with the principal medical services for Grampian. The University of Aberdeen Medical School is closely integrated. The campus includes facilities such as the Institute for Medical Sciences, the Health Economic Research Unit and the Rowett Institute of Nutrition. The Baird Family Hospital and the National Treatment Centre are under development to provide patient-centred care in new settings.

Aberdeen is a cosmopolitan city and the oil capital of Europe, with strong transport links, schools and housing. The city offers access to countryside and outdoor activities. NHS Grampian collaborates with local universities to support staff development.

• Registered nurse (NMC UK) with acute nursing experience in medical and/or surgical disciplines.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Desirable: experience in GI nursing/endoscopy (not essential).

Informal enquires to Laura Sales at or via email est.

Post may close earlier if a large volume of applications are received.

In-person on Monday 23 February 2026 AM and/or Tuesday 24 February 2026 AM.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.