Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

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, 8:00 am‑6:30 pm. This role includes on‑call working (2‑3 times per month); however, 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.

As a Registered Nurse in the Endoscopy Unit, you will provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care across a range of therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency endoscopy procedures. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients.

• 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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the Quadram Institute. We collaborate closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students.

We attract leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries.

• 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

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile
• Competency in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the level of experience and clinical area
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Post‑registration qualification relevant to the clinical area
• Significant and recent experience in an acute hospital environment
• Experience of managing / leading a team and co‑ordinating workload
• Previous endoscopy experience an advantage but not essential