• Job Description

  Req#: C9374-25-0648?language=en&page=364&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 nurses to join our new team in the brand new Endoscopy Digestive Diseases Unit at Eastbourne. You will be trained in the admission, assisting with procedure, recovery and discharge for patients having endoscopic procedures such as OGD, colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy. You will gain skills in cannulation, recovering patients' sedation, giving advice post procedure and obtaining knowledge on different endoscopic procedures carried out in the department.

  This post would suit both newly qualified and experienced Band 5 we would offer you in return a thorough induction with support for you to gain competencies and skills to be successful in the post.

  It may be necessary for you to receive your training at our acute endoscopy units based at Conquest and Eastbourne Hospitals, these sites are JAG accredited. You will be working within the team to ensure the new unit works to JAG accreditation standards.

  Main duties of the job

  You will be part of the team supporting patients during their procedure and recovery, admission and discharge, offering advice and guidance, health promotion and supporting patients with potential cancer diagnosis.

  We are proud of our outstanding patient feedback and actively seek out and act on recommendations from our patients, to develop and improve our service.

  To work as a core member of the Endoscopy team and in partnership with patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality care, ensuring patients have a positive experience.

  About us

  A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

  In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.

  There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

  Statement on the Use of AI

  We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

  Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

  We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

  Details

  Date posted

  07 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  374-LVB1203-F

  Job locations

  Eastbourne District General Hospital

  Kings Drive

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Provide optimum quality of care to patients undergoing endoscopy procedures, offering support to the multi-professional team. Occasionally may take management responsibility for the unit if required during a given shift.

  Opportunities are made available for all staff for training and development in endoscopy related courses and JAG accredited national training.

  Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.

  Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team

  Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient care management including; patient observations; equipment management and administration of agreed invasive tests/procedures.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Provide optimum quality of care to patients undergoing endoscopy procedures, offering support to the multi-professional team. Occasionally may take management responsibility for the unit if required during a given shift.

  Opportunities are made available for all staff for training and development in endoscopy related courses and JAG accredited national training.

  Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.

  Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team

  Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient care management including; patient observations; equipment management and administration of agreed invasive tests/procedures.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Diploma/Degree level qualification relevant to role
  • Professional qualification and knowledge of patient assessment, planning, developing and implementing programmes of care
  • Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc

  Desirable

  • Post Graduate qualification at Degree level relevant to role to demonstrate clinical skills

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise acquired through training
  • Demonstrate experience of providing nursing care in the healthcare setting

  Desirable

  • NHS experience or relevant health care organisation

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Diploma/Degree level qualification relevant to role
  • Professional qualification and knowledge of patient assessment, planning, developing and implementing programmes of care
  • Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc

  Desirable

  • Post Graduate qualification at Degree level relevant to role to demonstrate clinical skills

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise acquired through training
  • Demonstrate experience of providing nursing care in the healthcare setting

  Desirable

  • NHS experience or relevant health care organisation

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Eastbourne District General Hospital

  Kings Drive

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Eastbourne District General Hospital

  Kings Drive

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

Notice