Job summaryThis post is open to internal staff of UHN onlyAn exciting opportunity has arisen in the Endoscopy Unit for a band 5 registered nurse for the above post.
A position is available for a Registered Nurse to become part of our team in Endoscopy.
This continually expanding service offers new opportunities in a friendly and progressive unit. Endoscopy experience is not required as in house training will be given, however it would be an advantage.
You will be working a variety of shifts covering 8 am to 7pm variable dependent on service needs. Days only.
There is also a 24hr on call emergency GI bleed rota that all qualified staff will participate in.
Main duties of the job- It is desirable that applicants have a minimum of 2 years post registration experience in an acute hospital setting.
- An enthusiasm and an interest in Endoscopy and working as part of a Multidisciplinary team within the Endoscopy Unit, in all areas throughout the department, is essential.
- The hours of work are flexible to meet the needs of the service with participation in the out of hours on-call rota after sufficient training
About usKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
DetailsDate posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 264-8041367-SUR-A
Job locations: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor further information on the advertised role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting Documents heading.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- NMC Registered Nurse
- Diploma/Degree
Desirable- Mentor Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
KnowledgeEssential- Previous Healthcare experience
- Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
Desirable- Experience in Endoscopy
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
- Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
SkillsEssential- The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status
- To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage
- The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service
- Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department
- Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others; clinical supervision of junior staff
- The ability to make changes to own practice and offer suggestions for improving services
- Demonstrates personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources
- Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same
- Ability to treat all employee and other hospital information confidentially
- Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security
- Supportive of equality and values diversity
Desirable- Endoscopic Tissue Sampling
- Endoscope Decontamination
- Endoscopy Specific interventions such as EMR, variceal banding, stent insertion, PEG insertion, mucosal injection etc.
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and AttributesEssential- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- NMC Registered Nurse
- Diploma/Degree
Desirable- Mentor Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
KnowledgeEssential- Previous Healthcare experience
- Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
Desirable- Experience in Endoscopy
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
- Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
SkillsEssential- The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status
- To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage
- The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service
- Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department
- Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others; clinical supervision of junior staff
- The ability to make changes to own practice and offer suggestions for improving services
- Demonstrates personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources
- Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same
- Ability to treat all employee and other hospital information confidentially
- Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security
- Supportive of equality and values diversity
Desirable- Endoscopic Tissue Sampling
- Endoscope Decontamination
- Endoscopy Specific interventions such as EMR, variceal banding, stent insertion, PEG insertion, mucosal injection etc.
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and AttributesEssential- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
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.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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration.