Senior Staff Nurse - Endoscopy
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, W2 1NY
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Join our dynamic Endoscopy team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse and play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-pace...
- Provide clinical leadership and support the daily operational management of the endoscopy unit.
- Deliver high standards of patient-centred care throughout the patient pathway including admission, pre assessment, procedure, recovery and discharge.
- Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures while maintaining patient dignity, safety and comfort.
- Coordinate patient flow and support efficient utilisation of clinical capacity and resources.
- Supervise, support and mentor junior staff, healthcare assistants, students and new team members.
- Maintain accurate documentation, incident reporting and audit requirements in accordance with Trust policies.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, decontamination standards and safe handling of endoscopy equipment.
- Recognise and escalate deteriorating patients appropriately and participate in emergency situations when required.
- Support quality improvement projects, audits and compliance with Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG) standards.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and high-quality service delivery.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) - NMC registration (Part 1)
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing (Adult Nursing)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification
Desirable
- Mentorship/ Practice Assessor or Teaching Qualification
- Relevant post-registration qualification in Endoscopy/Gastroenterology
Experience
Essential
- More than 3 years' experience in endoscopy as a staff nurse
- Experience caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
- Experience coordinating shifts or supervising staff
- Experience mentoring students or junior staff
Desirable
- Experience in specialist procedures such as ERCP and EUS
- Experience participating in service improvement projects
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of endoscopy procedures, patient safety, and recovery care
- Understanding of infection prevention, decontamination, and safe scope handling
- Ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients and emergencies
- Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Competent IT and documentation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of JAG accreditation standards
- Teaching or presentation skills
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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