Staff Nurse - Endoscopy
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train.The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability.Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria- Diploma/degree in nursing
- NMC Registration
- Mentor preparation course or equivalent
- Band 5 leadership course
- Endo 1 course
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous experience in acute hospital environment
- Experience of running endoscopy treatment rooms for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria- 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
- CVC Cannulation
- Consent training
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Awareness of accountability
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
- Knowledge of Confidentiality,
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Previous gastroenterology experience
Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria- Time management skills
- Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative.
- Accountable for own professional actions
- Computer skills - ECamis, EPR or equivalent
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria- Willingness to learn and develop skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Adaptive to unpredictable workloads
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Willing to participate in internal rotation
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Language Requirement
Essential criteria- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.