The Endoscopy staff nurse will be expected to exhibit specific skills in the management of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. This will include undertaking assessment, education and counselling wherever appropriate.

The post holder will be responsible for providing the nursing contribution within the Endoscopy Service in accordance with local and national specifications. This includes cross site responsibility and collaborative working with a large multi-disciplinary team to ensure delivery of the Endoscopy service.

It will also extend to ensure full service provision which includes rotation to the on call emergency GI Bleed Nursing rota.

The Endoscopy staff nurse will be supported by the Sisters, Clinical Manager, service manager and clinical leads.

The Band 5 Endoscopy staff nurse is expected to support the senior staff in development of the service, showing professional & personal development. It is essential that the post holder can work within a diverse team, provide autonomous decision making and be aware of their limitations in accordance with NMC. The role involves the ability to integrate, communicate, support and be a role model to a wide multi-disciplinary group in a centre of excellence.

1. To work within both the nursing and multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence based, holistic care to a group of patients from pre assessment to discharge.
2. To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide patients and relatives with high quality nursing care.