Endoscopy unit (RVI)

The team on the unit includes nurses, health care assistants, nurse endoscopists, doctors, reception and administration staff, decontamination technicians plus other support staff.

Things you need to know

• You will have been sent or given a procedure information leaflet with your appointment letter – please read this carefully and follow any instructions.
• The staff in the endoscopy unit will explain the procedure to you and look after you before, during and after the procedure until you are ready to be collected to go home.
• We are JAG (Joint Advisory Group) accredited, which means that we offer an NHS bowel screening service.

Location of unit

When you arrive at the hospital please report to the Endoscopy Unit Reception which is on Level 3 of Leazes Wing at the RVI.

You can find a detailed access guide for ward 36 on the AccessAble website.