About this role
Job summary
Band 5 Staff Nurse - Endoscopy Unit (Wexham Park Hospital)
Frimley Health is committed to delivering outstanding patient care while supporting staff to develop their skills and careers. We are seeking a motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our JAG-accredited Endoscopy Unit at Wexham Park Hospital.
Our busy acute service provides a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency endoscopy procedures for patients across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, including advanced procedures such as ERCP. The unit has four modern procedure rooms and operates seven days a week (8am-6pm), with a dedicated on-call service providing emergency endoscopy outside normal hours.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious nurse to support the continued development of our service. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training in a variety of endoscopy procedures and have opportunities to gain experience across our three hospital sites.
This role is ideal for a forward-thinking nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is eager to develop new skills. Previous endoscopy experience is not essential, although it would be an advantage.
"This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September 2026"
Main duties of the job
Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care throughout the endoscopy pathway, ensuring patients receive compassionate support before, during and after their procedure.
Develop knowledge and clinical skills in all areas of Endoscopy by working closely with an allocated mentor and receiving ongoing support from experienced senior staff.
Assist with a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency endoscopic procedures, maintaining high standards of infection prevention, patient safety and dignity.
Participate in patient assessment, preparation, recovery and discharge, ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication with the multidisciplinary team.Use the EPIC electronic patient record system to document care, access patient information and support the delivery of a fully paperless service, with comprehensive training provided.
Contribute to the smooth running and continuous improvement of the Endoscopy Unit by working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and actively participating in learning, training and service development opportunities.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registration (or pending) Nursing degree/diploma
Desirable
Mentor/Practice assessor qualification Specialty qualifications
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working in a nursing environment Demonstrates patient focused approach and working in multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
Previous Endoscopy experience IV/Oral drugs administration competent
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Good interpersonal skills Ability to work within a team and independently Ability to solve problems and use initiative Organised time management and ability to work under pressure A willingness to participate in continuing professional development Knowledge of care planning/ preceptorship, reflection, and clinical supervision
Desirable
Knowledge of local nursing practices Understanding of JAG/JETS
Special Requirements Essential
Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively (out of hours service, ability to travel between FHFT sites)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham St
Slough
SL2 4HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)