Job overview

The Endoscopy Unit at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital are looking to  recruit a Band 3 Nursing Assistant to join their team.  We are looking to recruit into part time and full time permanent positions. 

Along with your previous experience of working with adults in an Endoscopy or similar environment, candidates should possess GCSE's in Maths and English (grades 9 - 4 or equivalent) and an NVQ 3 in healthcare or  willing to work towards this. The successful applicants will have  drive and passion with excellent communication and people skills and in return we will be able to offer you support towards your professional development.

The Endoscopy unit is currently open 08:00-18:00 Monday - Sunday, including bank holidays. The unit currently provides a service for both out-patients and in-patients including the following procedures; Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy  and EBUS, PEG insertions, ERCP, EUS and EMR. Patient care, experience and staff well-being are at the forefront of our philosophy.  This has been recently demonstrated with us gaining our JAG accreditation and a Values in Practice award for safety.

Main duties of the job

• Assisting the registered nurse in providing skilled and considerate care during the patients admission;
• Undertake safe monitoring of patients during Endoscopic procedures taking into account the patients specific needs. Providing reassurance to the patient. 
• Providing patient care and monitoring of patients vital signs during recovery to ensure a safe patient discharge;
• Preparing the equipment and the environment to enable the procedures to be carried out safely and to a high standard.  Prepare procedure rooms for endoscopic procedures ensuring all necessary equipment is in good working order. 
• Provide physical and emotional support to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures maintaining their dignity at all times. 
• Assist with maintaining stock levels.
• Assist with the maintenance of departmental cleanliness as per cleaning checklists

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.