Endoscopy Staff Nurse in Frimley

Job Overview

Location: Frimley Park Hospital

Vacancies: 2 roles – 1 Permanent and 1 Fixed‑Term (12 months)

We are seeking dedicated and motivated Staff Nurses to join the Endoscopy team at Frimley Park Hospital. In this role, you will play a key part in coordinating and organising the day-to-day running of the Endoscopy Unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality patient care.

You will participate in all aspects of endoscopy practice, including pre‑procedure assessment, post‑procedure care, patient recovery, and safe discharge. You will also provide technical support during both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, contributing to a smooth and efficient clinical service.

A crucial part of the role includes supporting the care, handling, and maintenance of endoscopes and specialised equipment, ensuring full compliance with decontamination standards and accurate traceability of all scopes and associated procedures.

You will ensure patients are safely discharged from the unit—whether transferring to wards, theatres, community services, or returning home—and that care pathways are followed to the highest standard.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional and supportive team while advancing your specialist skills in endoscopy.

Main Duties

• Coordinate and organise the day‑to‑day management and workflow of the Endoscopy Unit.
• Provide pre‑procedure assessments, post‑procedure care, patient recovery, and support safe discharge.
• Give technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Support the care, handling, maintenance, and safe operation of endoscopes and specialised equipment.
• Ensure full compliance with decontamination standards and maintain accurate traceability records.
• Facilitate the safe transfer or discharge of patients to wards, theatres, community services, or home.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• SLIPS (desirable)

Skills and Knowledge

• IT Skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
• Ability to problem‑solve
• Ability to organise, along with good communication skills, both written and oral
• Epic Knowledge (desirable)
• Knowledge about endoscopy procedures (desirable)

Experience

• Experience in Acute medical wards

Special Requirements

• Flexible approach to work
• Be able to participate in out of hours on‑call system

About Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand‑new £100m state‑of‑the‑art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future‑proofed, featuring on‑site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helping us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, saving time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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