Staff Nurse (Band 5) Endoscopy | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,259 - £45,356 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chelsea, SW3 6JJ |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7817883/282-SB1122002 |
Summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting fixed term opportunity for aBand 5 Staff Nurseto join our dedicated and dynamicEndoscopy Unit.This position is ideally suited tonewly qualified nurses,particularly those who have undertaken astudent placement in Endoscopyand are keen to build on their experience within a supportive, high performing team.
About Our Unit
Our Endoscopy service provides a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, delivering safe, high quality care to patients across elective and urgent pathways. You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to maintaining excellent clinical standards, continuous improvement, and patient centred practice.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
• Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration (or awaiting registration if newly qualified).
• Enthusiasm for developing skills and knowledge in Endoscopy nursing.
• A caring, patient focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy multidisciplinary team.
Desirable:
• Previous Endoscopy placement experience as a student nurse.
• Knowledge of JAG (Joint Advisory Group) standards or an interest in achieving competency within JETS training
Key Responsibilities
As a Band 5 Nurse within the Endoscopy Unit, you will:
• Assist with the preparation and safe delivery of endoscopic procedures.
• Provide high quality, compassionate care before, during, and after procedures.
• Support senior staff in maintaining patient safety, infection control, and clinical governance.
• Contribute to patient assessment, care planning, and evaluation.
• Participate in decontamination processes in line with national guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold professional standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
What We Offer
• A supportive and structured induction programme.
• Access to specialist Endoscopy training and competency based development.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of endoscopic procedures.
• A friendly team environment that values learning, safety, and wellbeing.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Clinical:
2.1 Following the appropriate training, undertake comprehensive telephone pre-assessments, including
appropriate action for warfarin and diabetes management
2.2 Ensuring that accurate information regarding the endoscopy procedure is given to the patient.
2.3 Following required training and completion of endoscopy specific competencies, take consent for
specific procedures
2.4 To interpret and act upon blood results (with guidance from Charge nurse/senior staff nurse).
2.5 To perform venepuncture and cannulation once appropriate training has been given.
2.6 Accurate recording and understanding significance of observations.
2.7 Monitor patient’s vital signs and comfort score, pre, during and post procedure, escalating concerns
2.8 Safely and competently care for both the sedated and non-sedated patient.
This advert closes on Friday 6 Mar 2026
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