Endoscopy Staff Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Darlington, DL3 6HX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Aug 2026

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Summary

We provide a detailed and supported training programme to ensure all competencies are achieved and assessed via knowledge and practice. When you join the endoscopy team we would ensure a mentor is allocated who would hold regular meetings with their trainee to guarantee a friendly and supported working environment. Your mentor would support you through all areas of the endoscopy training programme. These responsibilities include admitting patients onto our unit and consenting them for non-therapeutic procedures. Supporting sedated and unsedated patients through the recovery process and discharging them giving them detailed information about their test and their diagnosis. The endoscopy nurse will also learn how to support the patient in the procedure room, monitoring their condition, drawing up and administrating medication. They will also be responsible for supporting the endoscopist who is performing the procedure. This includes taking biopsies, assisting with polyp removal and supporting various therapeutic procedures in the later stages of their training. There are numerous career progression avenues within the service including becoming a nurse endoscopist, senior nurse or nurse specialist within one of the multidisciplinary teams. If you want to work within a friendly, supportive environment, are willing to learn and are a good team player feel free to contact us for more information.

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