Job responsibilities

NURSE ENDOSCOPIST

As a Nurse Endoscopist the post-holder will:

Perform the procedure of Colonoscopy / Flexible Sigmoidoscopy/ Gastroscopy following agreed protocols;

Obtain informed consent from patients in line with Trust policy; Administer sedation in a safe and competent manner working within agreed protocols;

Provide specialist knowledge; undertake investigation and treatment in the diagnosis, management and clinical care of patients with Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal disorders;

Provide diagnostic and therapeutic autonomous Nurse led endoscopy service with skills to perform biopsy / polypectomy and where appropriate refer directly to a consultant for immediate intervention;

Perform flexible sigmoidoscopy through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Bowel Scope service following national guidelines and standards of practice;

Manage referrals through the open access clinic and two week rule pathway;

Work with the Endoscopy team in support of optimal Endoscopy Service provision delivering care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, autonomously undertaking endoscopic procedures, within defined protocols;

Timely referral to the cancer MDT where cancer is detected;

Provide expert advice, education, supporting patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals within this specialist field.

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Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Degree Level Education
• JAG accredited Non-Medical Endoscopist qualification in upper &
• lower GI endoscopy with quality outcomes in line with JAG guidelines
• or working towards
• Teaching qualification
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Clinical skills accreditation or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualification in
• specialty

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development must
• demonstrate development of knowledge and skills in
• gastroenterology as part of CPD
• Basic IT skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Proven communication skills including experience of handling
• complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics
• Knowledge of how to facilitate learning
• Knowledge of current professional and Clinical Governance issues
• Knowledge of research and clinical audit
• Venepuncture IV drug administration and cannulation
• Mentorship skills
• Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate
• to the post
• Time management
• Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care

Desirable

• Qualification in specialty
• Resource management skills

Experience

Essential

• Nursing experience at band 6 or above
• Recent experience of care delivery
• Experience of leadership within a team
• Evidence of innovation in practice
• Teaching experience
• Evidence of current Endoscopist practice hours in line with local and
• national requirements

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff

Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to manage own time, prioritise, work under pressure and
• meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a calm and efficient manner
• Ability to reflect and motivate self
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to comply with uniform code
• Able to meet Trust attendance management standards
• Ability to meet the travel demands of the post
• Flexibility

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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