Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Job Summary

Introducing our award-winning Endoscopy department! Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your nursing career? Why not enquire about a role in Endoscopy today! Our dedicated team are seeking motivated and caring Registered Nurses to join us as we continue to deliver excellence in patient care.

The Endoscopy Unit at NNUH is the largest in the UK, operating Monday to Friday, 8:00am‑6:30pm. This role includes on‑call working (2‑3 times per month); there are no routine night or weekend shifts as part of the standard working week.

As part of your role, you will rotate between Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the Quadram Institute. Following a significant investment in our Endoscopy services, the Quadram Institute enables us to perform up to 40,000 procedures each year, making NNUH home to the largest Endoscopy Unit in Europe.

Our award‑winning department offers nurses the opportunity to work alongside a wide multidisciplinary team across a variety of settings, including therapeutic, diagnostic, inpatient and emergency on‑call services. These are delivered across our 13‑room capacity at both the main NNUH site and the QI.

NNUH is also a centre for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and a centre of excellence for endoscopy training, offering approved training courses for both doctors and nurses. If you are passionate about patient care and keen to develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

• Assess, prepare and care for patients before, during and after endoscopy procedures
• Administer medications and assist with sedation in line with local protocols
• Monitor patients’ clinical condition, recognising and responding to changes in patient status
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Support the training and development of junior staff and students within the unit
• Ensure compliance with infection control, health and safety and local clinical governance standards

• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in acute care settings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassion, empathy and a commitment to delivering patient‑centred care
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload

• Excellent opportunities for training and career progression, supported by three dedicated Clinical Educators
• Strong links with clinical research and studies, helping to advance treatment techniques
• The opportunity to work within a large multidisciplinary team across a range of clinical specialities
• Encouragement and support to develop advanced clinical skills
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities available

• Registered Nurses with post‑registration experience at Band 5 level
• Experience working in an acute setting
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and professional development
• Passionate about delivering high‑quality patient care

• Flexible working hours
• Fast‑Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi‑faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site nursery
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

• Post:
  Registered Nurse – Endoscopy Unit
• Location:
  
  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital & Quadram Institute
• Reference number: 234‑25‑C1015
• Band: 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro‑rata
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working

• Essential – Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register; evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile
• Desirable – Post‑registration qualification relevant to the clinical area; significant recent experience in an…