Endoscopy Alternative Pathway Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the new Endoscopy Alternative Pathway Team. This role supports a brand‑new service that includes Trans Nasal Endoscopy, small and large bowel capsule procedures and aspects of the capsule sponge service. You will work as part of a team alongside Nurse Endoscopists, Specialist Nurses, and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team, managing patient care throughout the diagnostic process and ensuring the service meets the highest standards of clinical care and efficiency.

As a RN working within the Endoscopy Alternative Pathway Service, you will be assisting with the development of a new innovative service for the trust. A supportive training environment guided by a robust competency documentation will be provided. As a member of the alternative pathway team you will contribute to the safe delivery of patient’s individual care within the service. There will also be opportunities to train in and support the Capsule Sponge aspect of the service.

• Rotating within pre‑assessment
• Admission
• Procedure assistance
• Recovery
• Discharge of patients who are having trans nasal endoscopy and bowel capsules

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'.

It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Ana Mafalda Pinho da Silva,

Job title:

Alternative pathway Nursing manager, Email address: