Job Description

This is an exciting time to be joining the Endoscopy Unit at the Dudley Group of Hospitals. We have a JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit which has recently undergone expansion and now includes 5 endoscopy procedure rooms, with a separate room in radiology for Fluroscopy assisted procedures. We are further expanding into a Community Diagnostics Centre based at the Corbett Hospital site where we will be undertaking diagnostics and additional services such as cytosponge and Trans-nasal Endoscopy. We are now advertising for Staff Nurses, Band 5 to support the set up our community diagnostics services. The successful applicant will be working closely alongside the Endoscopy Nursing Team, Endoscopists , and the Decontamination Team, ensuring our patients receive a high quality of safe, compassionate and effective care during their Endoscopy Journey. As part of the Team, you will help to maintain the JAG Gold Standards for Endoscopy Services, and retain our annual Accreditation. If you enjoy a challenge and are highly motivated, organised and have good communication skills, and want to continue to develop your clinical Endoscopy knowledge and Skills, then this is the position for you. We offer support for flexible working, Mentorship and a JETS Endoscopy programme of learning , and access to training to enhance the role, and support staff engagement to put staff at the centre of change and innovation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development and implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. They will be required to actively participate in the teaching and supervision of other nursing and non-nursing staff. The post holder will also be required to take a lead / link role for the nursing unit/department to be determined onappointment/appraisal.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
253-1025-7365274-A
Job locations
Corbett Hospital / Russells Hall Hospital
Dudley
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse
• Nursing degree

Knowledge & Training
Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
• Evidence of professional development

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Substantial post registration experience
• Completion of preceptorship/support skills
• Intravenous drug administration skills

Desirable

• Computer Literate
• Venepuncture/ cannulation skills

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse
• Nursing degree

Knowledge & Training
Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
• Evidence of professional development

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Substantial post registration experience
• Completion of preceptorship/support skills
• Intravenous drug administration skills

Desirable

• Computer Literate
• Venepuncture/ cannulation skills

Skills Required