Band 5 Endoscopy Nurse

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Job Details

• Date posted: 17 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 5
• Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 per annum inclusive of HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 391-RFL-7541651
• Location: Chasefarm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN28JL, United Kingdom

Job Summary

Ensure staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities. Assist with the development of, and implementation of, local and Trust-wide policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. Be aware of the research process and current trends. Audit agreed clinical guidelines, policies and benchmarks within the area of clinical responsibility.

Resolve concerns about levels of care or incidents involving patients, escalating to the Matron/Senior Sister and reporting via the Trust\’s incident reporting system. Contribute to discussions and plans regarding service improvements and initiatives.

Main duties of the job

• Experience in Endoscopy and liaison with the multidisciplinary team and service users.
• Responsible for all aspects of patient care: assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff.
• Support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor safety and quality of care for patients.
• Support Charge Nurse in day-to-day management of the ward and nursing assistants.
• Develop required Endoscopy skills to assist clinicians safely and confidently.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training and appraisal requirements.
• Use patient feedback to maintain and improve patient care.

About Us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK\’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat over 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out over 17 million tests.

Our scale offers unrivaled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that fits your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Person Specification

Essential

• First Level Registration.
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development.
• Post registration experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control standards.
• Understanding of the importance of audit/quality and ward audit requirements.

Desirable

• Post qualification in relevant speciality.
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards it.

Skills and aptitudes

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Proven communication and negotiation skills.
• Computer/keypad proficiency.
• Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff.
• Teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of risk management.
• Ability to lead change and service improvement.
• Awareness of quality and safety standards.
• Maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.
• Complete competencies relative to speciality within an agreed timeline.

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Initiative and problem‑solving.
• Teamwork and professional relationships.
• Enthusiastic and assertive.
• Adaptable to change.
• Diplomatic and calm.
• Flexibility and approachable.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applications require a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship & UK Registration

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcomed and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

• Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Chasefarm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN28JL, United Kingdom
• Website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industry: Hospitals