Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nursing Associate - Endoscopy

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

Registered Nurse Associate - Endoscopy Band 4

The primary focus of this role is to provide an effective and high quality service in relation to the specified clinical procedures within the Endoscopy Unit. This involves undertaking a range of clinical procedures where there is a requirement to have knowledge of the procedure and deal with related non-routine activities such as dealing with complications, answering questions or monitoring progress during/following procedure under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The post holder will need to be motivated and able to work as part of a well-established team and be an excellent communicator with the ability to support the team in the day to day operation of the services they provide.

Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We want to recruit highly motivated individuals who can provide high quality standards of care and work towards completing a portfolio of evidence in Endoscopy. Training will be ongoing.

Main duties of the job

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Endoscopy Unit at Tameside and Glossop Integrated care organisation for an RN to join our existing Endoscopy team.

The Endoscopy Unit within the NHS Foundation Trust is JAG accredited. The service incorporates a 3 room Endoscopy unit delivering both diagnostic and therapeutic intervention to all patients.

Whatever you're looking for in your next career move, you'll find it all at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (ICFT). We currently provide both community and hospital based services and are implementing new models of integrated care working with partners. Our belief is 'that Everyone Matters'. Our values are clear. We only want to attract applicants whose values and behaviors match ours and that demands respect for everyone; the motivation to learn; the ability to be a professional role model, inclusive, caring and compassionate; with a communication style which is accessible, open and honest.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-NAM4END-01-26-A

Job locations

Endoscopy Tameside and Glossop integrated Care organisation

Hartshead South Fountain Street Ashton under lyne

Manchester

OL6 9RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Assistant Practitioner or RNA certification

Desirable

  • Knowledge of JAG/GRS

Experience

Essential

  • Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in nursing patients with varied health care problems
  • Working in a hospital environment.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Endoscopy
  • Gin portfolio
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Assistant Practitioner or RNA certification

Desirable

  • Knowledge of JAG/GRS

Experience

Essential

  • Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in nursing patients with varied health care problems
  • Working in a hospital environment.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Endoscopy
  • Gin portfolio

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Endoscopy Tameside and Glossop integrated Care organisation

Hartshead South Fountain Street Ashton under lyne

Manchester

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Endoscopy Tameside and Glossop integrated Care organisation

Hartshead South Fountain Street Ashton under lyne

Manchester

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager

Sarah Irvine

sarah.irvine@tgh.nhs.uk

01619225897

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-NAM4END-01-26-A

Job locations

Endoscopy Tameside and Glossop integrated Care organisation

Hartshead South Fountain Street Ashton under lyne

Manchester

OL6 9RW


Supporting documents

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