Details:
- Salary: £24 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Brighton Brighton and Hove
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Registered Nurse – Endoscopy - Band 5
Location: Sussex
Job Type: Agency Work / Ad-Hoc Shifts
Block Bookings also available
Employer: Cromwell Medical Staffing
Working Hours: Days
Job Description:
Cromwell Medical Staffing is currently seeking an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse – Endoscopy to join one of our leading NHS clients in Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Endoscopy nurse to work within a specialised endoscopy unit, providing high-quality care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and bronchoscopy
* Prepare patients for endoscopic procedures, including pre-procedure assessments and consent verification
* Assist endoscopists during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort
* Monitor patients’ vital signs and clinical condition throughout procedures and recovery
* Administer prescribed medications, including sedation, analgesia, and reversal agents, in accordance with clinical guidelines
* Recognise and respond promptly to complications such as bleeding, perforation, or adverse reactions
* Provide post-procedure care, monitoring recovery and ensuring safe discharge in line with protocols
* Ensure accurate documentation of patient care, procedures, and recovery progress
* Maintain infection prevention and control standards, including decontamination processes and safe handling of endoscopy equipment
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care
Requirements:
* NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
* Minimum 6 months’ recent experience working within an Endoscopy Unit
* Competent in assisting with endoscopic procedures and patient monitoring
* Experience in conscious sedation and recovery care
* Knowledge of endoscopy decontamination processes and infection control standards
* Ability to recognise and manage clinical deterioration
* Right to work in the UK
* Up-to-date mandatory training (e.g., BLS, ILS desirable, Safeguarding, Manual Handling, Infection Control)
Benefits:
* Competitive agency pay rates
* Block bookings available
* Flexible shift patterns
* Dedicated consultant support
* Opportunities across multiple NHS Trusts
How to Apply:
If you’re an experienced Endoscopy Registered Nurse looking for a new opportunity in Sussex, click Apply Now or contact our team for more details