Lead Nurse / ODP – Endoscopy
Location: Bristol
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (4 days, 8am–6pm)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Endoscopy Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner ready to take the next step into leadership? This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern, purpose-built endoscopy service where your expertise, ideas, and leadership will have a genuine impact.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a modern, fully equipped endoscopy unit
- Enjoy a 4-day working week with consistent daytime hours
- Be part of a supportive, collaborative team environment
- Play a key role in shaping and developing the service
- Join an organisation that values innovation, care, and continuous improvement
The Role
As Lead Nurse / ODP, you’ll be the driving force behind the delivery of a safe, effective, and patient-focused endoscopy service.
You will:
- Lead, support, and inspire a multidisciplinary team
- Act as a visible and approachable clinical leader
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care
- Drive continuous improvement and service development
- Support staff training, development, and performance
- Manage resources effectively to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring both clinical expertise and confident leadership.
You will have:
- NMC registration (Nurse) or HCPC registration (ODP)
- Significant experience within an Endoscopy setting
- Leadership experience at Band 7 level (or equivalent)
- A strong commitment to patient-centred care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to remain calm, resilient, and decisive under pressure
- A passion for continuous improvement and team development