CK239758 - Staff Nurse, Endoscopy

Staff Nurse/ ODP Band 5 - Full time + Part time hours - Permanent Endoscopy Unit, ARI

We are currently going through a period of change and expansion in the Endoscopy unit in NHS Grampian, and have a number of full or part time positions available.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an excellent team, who provide care for both elective and emergency endoscopic procedures. Previous experience within endoscopy would be beneficial but further training will be offered if successful. You will be given access to JETS workforce and will complete the competency framework to become a fully competent endoscopy assistant. Recent previous experience within anaesthetics or recovery would be beneficial to support the expanding needs of the service, but is not essential.

As part of our service you will have the opportunity to participate in a range of endoscopic procedures including ERCP, EUS and PEG insertion, alongside other therapeutic procedures such as oesophageal stent placement, dilatation, EMR and RFA procedures. Once competent in basic endoscopic procedures, you will then rotate to cover the emergency endoscopy service which covers a 7 day rota.

Applicants should possess the following qualities:

• Caring nature
• Good communication skills
• Hard working and motivated
• Good team player
• Flexible to the needs of the team
• Keen to learn and develop in the role

If you think you are up for the challenge then we want to hear from you.

NHS Grampian provides the perfect solution to all interests and lifestyles. Aberdeen has the most buoyant economy in the UK outside of London and offers all the attractions of any major city. Aberdeenshire boasts many picturesque towns and villages within easy commuting distance and provides access to an enormous range of outdoor pursuits, ranging from fishing to skiing. Excellent transport links ensure that Edinburgh and Glasgow are less than 2 hours by train and the ever expanding Aberdeen airport has multiple flights daily to London (1 hour) and many other destinations across the UK and Europe.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact SCN, Angela Henderson on or email at

This post may close earlier if a large volume of applications are received.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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