Job summary
The West Suffolk Hospital Foundation Trust Endoscopy Unit is excited to announce vacancies for ambitious and passionate registered nurses to learn new skills and explore a rewarding career in our JAG (Joint Advisory Group) accredited unit. Although it is desirable to have previous endoscopy experience full training will be provided.
We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, who have a kind and caring attitude and wish to expand their skills in the health care setting and develop their leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
The Endoscopy unit is a busy JAG accredited unit undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. As an Endoscopy staff nurse you will be trained to rotate around all sub‑specialities within the unit. This includes Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, Gastroscopy and Cystoscopy. If you are looking for a new challenge, come and join our growing team providing quality care for patients across the whole endoscopy pathway including pre, peri and post‑endoscopic procedural care.
About us
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high‑quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone’s voice counts.
Details
- Date posted: 07 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Per annum, pro rata
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 9 months
- Working pattern: Full‑time
- Reference number: 179-8092549-C
- Job locations: West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Staff Nurses are responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients. With experience, they may be expected to take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse. Following training, they will also be expected to participate in the out‑of‑hours On‑call rota for the Endoscopy Unit.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
- Essential: RGN Level 1 or 2 (NMC Registered) or HCPC registered.
- Essential: BLS
- Desirable: Willingness to teach both formally and informally.
- Desirable: ILS
Experience and knowledge
- Essential: Post registration experience
- Essential: Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Desirable: Previous Endoscopy/GI experience
- Desirable: Previous experience of working in a speciality area
Skills and abilities
- Essential: Well‑developed communication skills
- Essential: Good time management
- Essential: IV drug administration
- Essential: IV cannulation skills
- Essential: IT skills
Personal qualities
- Essential: Flexible approach to working hours/duties.
- Essential: Able to work in a team/independently
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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