Staff Nurse-Endoscopy

The closing date is 22nd Oct 2026

Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC

Job summary

Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career?

We value our RGNs highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised. We have full time and part time hours available.

You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.

Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!

This advert is open to registered or newly qualified nurses.

The role will encompass the provision of care for adults undergoing endoscopy procedures within Musgrove Park Hospital and Bridgwater Community Hospital endoscopy units. The expectation is for staff to work flexibly between these units.

Staff are expected to provide care within the Endoscopy setting including admission, procedure rooms, Xray (ERCP), General Theatre, DSC, recovery and discharge. Staff will be required to rotate through all areas as required. Upper and lower GI procedures, including ERCP,EUS , stenting and Respiratory Procedures , staff will be required to rotate and work in these areas .

Main duties, tasks & skills required

To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.

To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.

Experienced Band 5 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based nursing care.

Please see attached Job description for more information.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax

A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification

### Qualifications

#### Essential

as per JD.

### Experience

#### Essential

as per JD

### Additional Criteria

#### Essential

as per JD

### Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

### UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

### For help with your application, contact:

Adam Hatteea

[email protected]

01823342446

### Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

### Band

Band 5

### Salary

£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly

### Contract

Permanent

### Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time

### Reference number

184-OL-OR-6066

### Job locations

Bridgwater Community Hospital

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 4GU

• Musgrove Park Hospital
• Musgrove Road
• Taunton
• Somerset

TA1 5DA