Job summary
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) is one of the largest acute trusts in the UK serving a population of 750,000 from a wide range of social and ethnic groups. The trust provides specialist trauma, oncology, neurosciences, hyper acute, stroke and critical care services. The Trust is recognised as a regional London Upper GI Cancer resection Centre by NHS England and has also become a standalone centre for Bowel Cancer screening. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, innovative Clinical Endoscopist to join our Endoscopy Team. We are investing to grow our team to increase our ability to meet demand. This is an exciting time to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking service. Endoscopy is an ongoing developing specialty and so ongoing training and education is offered to all staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to deliver an endoscopic service in carrying out OGD'S, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy for the Trust. The post holder must demonstrate specific skills in disorders of gastrointestinal tract, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic techniques and subsequent management, to undertake assessment, education, and counselling wherever appropriate.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse who has completed Clinical Endoscopist training and is now independent in at least one procedure.
Desirable
* Prescribing Course
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
* Fully trained to undertake endoscopic procedures including OGD.
* Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
Desirable
* Ability to validate endoscopy referrals.
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
* Can demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging health care issues.
Desirable
* Experience at a senior level of working in an endoscopy unit.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr