Endoscopy Practitioner

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – Endoscopy Practitioner

The closing date is 19 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated endoscopy practitioner to join our Endoscopy unit.

The unit is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Registered Nurse, Paramedic or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our experienced, friendly and dedicated team. If this is you and are seeking a new challenge and are passionate about delivering excellent standards, this could be the role for you.

The Successful candidate must hold an NMC or HCPC registration.

The role involves pre, peri and post procedural care of patients undergoing a variety of endoscopy procedures. Endoscopy can offer support and training to gain the exceptional knowledge and skills required.

The role involves the admission and recovery of the patients and working within th

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The unit provides a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and strives to provide exceptional levels of patient care in order to meet the expanding needs of the local community. We see around 200 patients per week, which includes an out of hours service for upper GI bleeds. You will be expected to partake in the out of hours rota.

In order to arrive in theatres to attend the upper GI bleed emergencies, you will need to live within a 30-minute travel radius (however, on‑call rooms can be arranged given enough notice).

Endoscopy experience is desirable but not essential as training is provided.

Working Pattern: Up to 37.5 hours per week (minimum of 30 hours per week)

Interview Date: 29th January 2026

For further information please contact: Cara Richards, Endoscopy Nurse Manager, on or email

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022,…