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Endoscopy Nurse Isle of Wight

Xyla

Isle of Wight, PO33 4EUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£397.00

Contract

Locum

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

1 December 2026

61 days left

Job description

We are seeking experienced Endoscopy Nurses to support our weekend Endoscopy service on the Isle of Wight. This is a locum opportunity working Saturda...

The Endoscopy Nurse will provide safe and high-quality care to patients throughout their endoscopy pathway. Main duties include completing pre-procedure assessments, preparing patients, cannulation, administering sedation, monitoring vital signs, assisting the endoscopist during procedures, supporting biopsies and specimen labelling, providing recovery care and aftercare advice, and accurately documenting procedure outcomes.

The Endoscopy Nurse will work as part of the multidisciplinary Endoscopy team, providing safe, high-quality care to patients throughout their endoscopy pathway.

The role will involve assessing and preparing patients prior to procedures, undertaking observations and cannulation, administering sedation within scope of practice, and monitoring patients throughout their procedure.

You will assist the endoscopist during procedures, manage equipment, support with biopsies and specimen labelling, and ensure patient safety, dignity and comfort are maintained at all times.

Following procedures, you will provide recovery monitoring and post-procedure care, deliver appropriate aftercare advice and ensure all relevant clinical documentation is completed accurately.

The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within a busy Endoscopy service while following relevant clinical, infection prevention and patient safety procedures.

Applicants must have a minimum of one year of Endoscopy Nursing experience within the last year in a UK healthcare setting.

Xyla is an established UK healthcare provider, working in partnership with NHS organisations to deliver high-quality clinical services, increase capacity and improve patient access to care. As part of Acacium Group, Xyla delivers healthcare services across a wide range of clinical specialties and settings.

Qualifications

Essential: - UK NMC PIN

Essential Criteria for Endoscopy Nurses

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Minimum of 1 year of Endoscopy Nursing experience within the last year in a UK healthcare setting
  • Recent experience working within a busy Endoscopy service
  • Experience conducting pre-procedure patient assessments
  • Competent in cannulation and recording patient observations
  • Experience administering sedation and monitoring patients during endoscopy procedures
  • Confident assisting an endoscopist during procedures
  • Experience supporting with biopsies and specimen handling/labelling
  • Experience providing post-procedure and recovery care
  • Good understanding of infection prevention, patient safety and clinical governance
  • Strong communication and patient care skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary Endoscopy team
  • Available to work Saturdays and Sundays
  • Please note: A minimum of 1 year of recent Endoscopy Nursing experience within the last year is a mandatory requirement for this role.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

21 September 2026

Last checked

23 September 2026

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