About this role
Job summary
If you are looking for a new challenge, come and join our growing team providing quality care for patients across the whole endoscopy pathway including pre, peri and post endoscopic procedural care.
Endoscopy is a constantly evolving area delivering a wide range of upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy and is the centre for the Dorset Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
You will need to be a hardworking and a motivated team player committed to delivering high standards of patient centred care with excellent communication skills, a flexible attitude and you will need to demonstrate a commitment to your own personal development.The successful applicant will ideally have relevant experience in an acute setting.
Whilst previous endoscopy experience may be advantageous it is not essential as we provide training and competency assessment.
The post holder will have an important role in this large and dynamic team that includes a team of Clinical Endoscopists, Gastroenterology Consultants, Colorectal/Upper Surgical Consultants, a number of senior doctors and a large nursing and HCSW team.
You will need to be flexible to work a range of shifts, 0730 - 1830 hours, including Saturdays and take part in 24 hours on-call service when competent.
Base Location: UHD - Royal Bournemouth Hospital
This post requires frequent cross-site working across Poole and Wimborne Hospital sites, and Bournemouth site.
Interview Date: 26th May 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma/degree in nursing NMC Registration
Desirable
Mentor preparation course or equivalent Band 5 leadership course Endo 1 course
Experience Essential
Previous experience in acute hospital environment
Desirable
Experience of running endoscopy treatment rooms for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
Basic life Support Assessed as competent or willing to undertake oral drug and IV drug administration training Experience in complying with nursing, infection control and risk management police
Desirable
CVC Cannulation Consent training
Knowledge Essential
Awareness of accountability Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills Knowledge of Confidentiality, Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
Previous gastroenterology experience
Interpersonal Skills Essential
Time management skills Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative. Accountable for own professional actions
Desirable
Computer skills - ECamis, EPR or equivalent
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Willingness to learn and develop skills Ability to work as part of a team Adaptive to unpredictable workloads
Personal Attributes Essential
Willing to participate in internal rotation Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Language Requirement Essential
Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Poole/Wimborne/Bournemouth Hospital
Poole/Wimborne
BH15 2JB
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)