Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 430-MED26-578A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Endoscopy (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Department: Endoscopy Unit
Band: 5 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 30 and 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Endoscopy Staff Nurse to join our busy Endoscopy Team. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) Endoscopy service is based over 2 sites (MKUH and MKUH Whitehouse Park Diagnostic Centre (WHP)) The unit are purpose built to support outpatient and inpatient endoscopic procedures.
It consists of four Endoscopy theatres at MKUH, one of which has the facilities to undertake X- ray screening and laser procedures and two Endoscopy theatres at WHP. The Successful candidate will be expected to work across both sites.
The main responsibility of this post will be to work as the registered Nurse alongside our Endoscopists, Nurse Associates and Health Care Assists to delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the unit, this role is highly technical as you will be working with state-of-the-art endoscopic equipment which helps to diagnose, assess, and treat patients with the Gastrointestinal and Respiratory conditions. This can be a physically demanding and challenging role but is very rewarding for the right candidate.
Interview date: 01.04.2026
Main duties of the job
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
“- NHS Survey, 2024'' 94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.
This is a dynamic team of highly motivated nurses and support staff. As an experienced communicator, you will be expected to provide an efficient and effective service, working as the patients advocate, and mindful at all times of the Trust vision. The successful candidates will embrace the challenge of working in a highly demanding environment where patient focus is paramount.
Our services include an ever-increasing number of specialised therapeutic and diagnostic procedures which require a high level of technical capability and a passion for problem solving.
The applicant does not require previous endoscopy experience as all training will be given however, an understanding of Endoscopy procedures is beneficial. A NMC registration is vital for this role and only applicants with a valid NMC registration or those who are due to register within the next 3 months, will be considered for this role.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic and a confident team worker with good communication skills you will be well suited to work within this large multidisciplinary team.
If you would like to know more about the post, please contact Hannah Burnett or Sue Gittens, Senior Endoscopy Sisters on 01908 997654. Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Professional
- To demonstrate continuous development of professional skills and knowledge.
- To comply with all hospital policies and to practice within NMC standards and guidelines.
- To contribute to the development of the Unit using research-based practice.
- To main accurate and legible records of nursing care.
- To support the Senior Sister in managing change within the Department.
Management and Clinical
- To be aware of the Trust’s Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.
- To assess, plan and implement care for allocated patients
- To be competent at assessing range of facts or situations requiring comparison of a range of options.
- To make judgements on problems requiring investigation and analysis, e.g. assessment of patient condition.
Education
- To participate in ensuring that the department’s environment is conducive to teaching and learning.
- To act as mentor/assessor to student nurses and adaptation students.
- To act as a good role model for all members of the Endoscopy team.
- To undertake in service training programmes and attend all mandatory training sessions required by the Trust.
Clinical Governance
Participates in the Trust’s clinical Governance activities ensuring that all the elements are embraced within one’s own practice and that of the clinical area.
Equality and Diversity
Act in a way that promotes equality and diversity in relation to Trust policy and procedure and legislation.
To ensure that equality and diversity issues are recognised, addressed in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
Core duties
- To ensure that he/she received written and oral reports on the patient’s condition and treatment within a given duty span.
- To ensure that patients and their relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate way demonstrating a professional approach.
- Assist in the admission and discharge of patients.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- RGN/RN Adult
- Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training
Desirable criteria
- ENB 998/MSPP or equivalent or practice supervisor assessor training
- Recognised Endoscopy / Gastrointestinal Nursing Course - NEET for Nurses - ENDO1 Course - ENDO2 Course - East Anglian Endoscopy Association Group study days - JAG accredited courses
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent Endoscopy nursing knowledge and experience
- Up to date clinical skills appropriate to Endoscopy
- Demonstrable knowledge of the following: - Current issues in nursing - NMC Code of Professional Practice competency skills - Essence of Care - Infection Control - Knowledge of admission / discharge process
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable evidence of delivering quality patient care
- Computer literate
Desirable criteria
- Able to direct and supervise unregistered nurses
- Report writing
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Motivated / positive & enthusiastic
- Demonstrable ability to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work evenings weekends and Flexible work patterns
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Understanding of the role of the endoscopy nurse
- Smart appearance
- Able to reflect on practice
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Punctual and reliable
Communication
Essential criteria
- Approachable manner
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Burnett
- Job title
- Senior Endoscopy Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
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