Do you love being an endoscopy nurse? Join us
Working with JP Medicals Recruitment as an Endoscopy Nurse provides you with the opportunity to specialise in your area of interest and in the healthcare setting that best suits you.
An NHS-preferred locum recruitment agency in the UK, our team offers excellent opportunities to Endoscopy Professionals throughout the UK. With so many Endoscopists wanted in the rapidly developing and rewarding field of healthcare, we allow you to advance your career. The blog discusses everything about Endoscopy nurses and the role they have to play working with a locum recruitment agency like us.
What exactly is endoscopy?
Endoscopy is a clinical procedure involving the examination of internal organs with an endoscope. A flexible tube with a light and camera at one end called an endoscope is generally inserted through the mouth or the bottom. The procedure is usually carried out when a patient faces difficulty swallowing, or has tummy pain, diarrhea, weight loss, heartburn, or indigestion.
Endoscopies are classified into several types. Gastroscopy is the examination of the digestive system, colonoscopy is a procedure that examines the bowel. Some other kinds include a Hysteroscopy, which examines the inside of the womb, a Capsule Endoscopy, and a Cystoscopy, which examines the inside of the bladder.
What is the function of JP Medicals Recruitment when it comes to sourcing Endoscopy nurses?
JP Medicals Recruitment takes pride in being the top supplier for all endoscopy staff at the NHS, the biggest healthcare organisation in the UK. We constantly collaborate with NHS and private hospitals to offer patients cutting-edge diagnostic services.
Where can you find jobs for endoscopy in the UK?
There are lots of great places to work and live. We have our clients spread across Preston, Manchester, Rugby, Kidderminster, Bristol, Peterborough, Witney-Bicester, Oxford, Ipswich, Braintree, Romford, and Ealing.
What kind of Endoscopy Nurse positions are open with JP Medicals?
There are so many opportunities and diverse roles available.
We have openings for endoscopic professionals who help doctors perform endoscopic procedures including endoscopists, consultant gastroenterologists, patient administrators, and nurse endoscopists.
Are the Endoscopy positions Permanent or Temporary?
As of now, we hire endoscopy nurses for temporary positions, but we soon hope to move towards sourcing out for permanent positions in the future.
What kind of work would I do as an Endoscopy Nurse?
Our Endoscopy Nurses are involved in admitting patients, which includes checking in patients and preparing them for the procedure. You’d be working both in the examination room and in the recovery room after the procedure. You would be assisting with Colonoscopies, Gastroscopies, Flexible Sigmoidoscopies, Endoscopic Ultrasounds, Cannulation, and Venepuncture.
The work itself is extremely diverse. You would be performing diagnostic procedures for a variety of conditions, such as sore throats, swallowing difficulties, Dyspepsia, GORD, IBS, Gastric Ulcers, and Polyps.
Is it stressful to work as an endoscopy nurse?
Compared to working in busy wards, many people find endoscopy nursing to be significantly less stressful. Because it is specialised, it is more organised and less chaotic. Although it is hard work and can be fast-paced, it is controlled, which makes a significant difference.
The entire system is very effective, and all procedures are scheduled at specific times. Although there would normally be 12 procedures in the morning and 12 in the afternoon, the work can feel much less frantic because it is planned out and given a specific time slot.
What qualities do good endoscopy nurses have?
From preparing for an endoscopy to sending a patient home after the procedure, a good endoscopy nurse must be able to operate with ease throughout the entire process.
Endoscopy patients may be quite anxious, fearful, and vulnerable when they arrive.
The nurse’s role is to reassure and comfort them as they go through each step of the procedure. It is the nurse’s responsibility to answer any questions they may have.
Additionally, it’s crucial for an endoscopy nurse to be able to effectively communicate with the doctor, draw attention to any areas that need attention, and make sure that every aspect of the procedure is organised and managed, from the equipment to the paperwork.
Credentials or qualifications endoscopy nurses require to work with JP Medicals
Being a subset of nursing, Endoscopic Nursing requires Registered Nurses with Bands 5 to 7. All clinical competencies need to be signed off each year.
You will also require:
- NMC/HCPC registration
- Complete immunisation record
- DBS clearance
- Previous work experience in an endoscopy department
- Should be someone who respects patient care and confidentiality
Why is endoscopy a useful field of study?
There is no denying that the diagnostics industry is a strong one in the healthcare industry with promising job prospects. There is a lot of work available because procedures like endoscopies are becoming more popular as people live longer.
What should potential employees do if they want to join your team?
In touch right away. We’d be happy to walk them through what we have to offer and assist them in choosing the best course of action. Contact our team right now.
