Staff Nurse (Endoscopy)

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse (Endoscopy)

The closing date is 25 March 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Endoscopy unit for suitably qualified nurses to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals with an interest in working in this fast paced environment.

Although having experience of gastroenterology and knowledge of our services would be an advantage it is not essential as a full and comprehensive training package is available.

The Endoscopy service is provided across both The James Cook University Hospital (JCUH), Redcar Primary Care Hospital and Friarage Hospital (FHN) site. This post is primarily for James Cook Hospital and Redcar Primary Care Hospital, however we do on occasions provide cross site cover.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be committed to providing a high standard of patient care, and also to their own personal development. The applicant must have excellent communication skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.

Successful applicants would be expected to participate in the out of hours on call rota once deemed competent.

This post will close once sufficient applications have been received.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

• Leadership Impact
• Leading Your Team to Success
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviour
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bite size programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Experience

• Experience working within an acute or community setting
• Experience of multi disciplinary working
• Commitment to evidence based practice

Knowledge and Skills

• A team player able to work well with others & demonstrates commitment to team objectives.
• Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct
• Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/work practices
• Effectively prioritises and co ordinates own work
• Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
• Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and to contribute to an implement policy in own area and propose changes

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.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pro rata)