About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse (37.5 hrs per week) to join our friendly and dynamic Endoscopy Team at Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College [MA1] Healthcare NHS Trust.
You will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, and person-centred care to patients undergoing a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in areas such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, EUS, ERCP, and bronchoscopy, working within a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
Previous Endoscopy experience is not essential, as full training and support will be provided. However, applicants with experience in post-anaesthetic care, recovery nursing, day surgery, theatres, critical care, acute medicine, or surgical wards are particularly encouraged to apply, as these skills are highly transferable to the Endoscopy environment.
You will receive a comprehensive induction, structured training programme, and mentorship to develop your confidence and competence within our JAG-accredited Endoscopy Unit. Opportunities will also be available to undertake further specialist training and professional development.
If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care, eager to develop new clinical skills, and looking to progress your nursing career in a supportive, innovative, and patient-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse within the Endoscopy Unit, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to patients throughout their endoscopy journey, from admission and preparation through to recovery and discharge. You will work closely with consultants, nurses, healthcare support workers, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure an excellent patient experience and positive clinical outcomes. Your duties will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, monitoring patients receiving sedation, and providing post-procedure recovery care. You will be expected to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to a safe and effective clinical environment. Previous Endoscopy experience is not essential; however, experience in a recovery, theatre, day surgery, acute care, or critical care setting would be highly advantageous. Experience caring for patients following sedation or anaesthesia will be particularly valuable as recovery nursing is an integral part of the Endoscopy patient pathway.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) with active NMC registration (1ST level) Evidence of Level 2 literacy and numeracy (or equivalent) Completion of a recognised Recovery Course or equivalent competency - based recovery training
Desirable
Mentorship/ Practice Assessor or Teaching Qualification. Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development. Endoscopy care skills or JETS Workforce certification.
Experience Essential
Post registration nursing experience in acute healthcare setting. At least one year experience in Endoscopy Experience of caring for patients during recovery phase following sedation, anaesthesia, or invasive procedures
Desirable
Experience assisting with advanced endoscopic procedure (e.g. ERCP, EUS) Experience supporting patients receiving conscious sedation. Experience participating in audit or quality improvement initiatives. Good IT skills including use of email and Microsoft word packages
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)