Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical endoscopist or in the case of an exceptional candidate a Trainee Clinical endoscopist to join our team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. We are seeking a JAG accredited Clinical endoscopist who is experienced at undertaking independent endoscopy lists and performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures. You will be part of a friendly Clinical endoscopist team who are committed to delivering high quality patient care. You will have a clinical responsibility to support the ongoing development and sustainability of a high quality, innovative endoscopy service at the Trust. The principle role will be the provision of endoscopy capacity (colonoscopy/gastroscopy/sigmoidoscopy) in planned sessions and also covering endoscopy lists for other endoscopy colleagues. As part of the role, you will be expected to be BCSP endoscopy accredited or to gain accreditation to provide BCSPendoscopy.You will manage, lead, develop and participate in research, risk management, clinical intervention, monitoring and clinical audit. The role also involves representing the Trust in relevant clinical networks and in joint working with local, regional and national bodies.You will be accountable for own professional actions and practice endoscopic procedures in accordance with the mandatory requirements of JAG and BSG. Main duties of the job So, a little bit about usWe are situated within two hospitals, working closely with each other and providing excellent care with compassion to the communities we serve. We are a Major Trauma Centre and Vascular Centre for Lancashire & South Cumbria, providing a range of tertiary services including, Maxillo-facial, Plastics, Neurosciences, Oncology & Radiotherapy, Renal, Respiratory, Specialist Mobility & Rehabilitation. We have two JAG accredited endoscopy units (based at the Royal Preston Hospital & at Chorley Hospital) each with 2 endoscopy rooms and have very recently we have opened a further 2 room unit at Royal Preston Hospital. The units perform a wide range of endoscopic procedures to both inpatients and outpatients including: GI diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)/ Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)/Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS). GI emergency bleed lists. National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) lists. Diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy including: Endobronchial Ultrasound/Trans Bronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS/TBNA)/Endobronchial valves and coils and stents/Thoracoscopy/Indwelling pleural catheter placement/Nasal-endoscopy for Induced Laryngeal Obstruction. About us We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum/Pro Rata. (Trainee will be on Annex 21) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 438-PB2746 Job locations Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Preston Road Chorley PR7 1PP Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job descriptions for further information on both the Clinical Endoscopist and Trainee Clinical Endoscopist. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note the interview date may be subject to change Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job descriptions for further information on both the Clinical Endoscopist and Trainee Clinical Endoscopist. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note the interview date may be subject to change Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse or equivalent allied health professional qualification JAG accredited training in colonoscopy/upper GI endoscopy. Non-medical prescribing qualification Degree in nursing/specialist practice or equivalent. Bowel Cancer Screening Programme accreditation achieved or will be achieved within six months of appointment. Evidence of expert professional/clinical knowledge in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Desirable Master's degree relevant to nursing practice or working towards. JAG accredited train the trainer qualification. Knowledge & experience Essential Post registration experience working as an autonomous and advanced practitioner in relevant field Significant experience in endoscopy/gastroenterology. Evidence of development of protocols and clinical audit. Evidence of management and multidisciplinary team leadership Experience of clinical governance including audit, risk management, accountability and evidence-based practice. Experience of implementing change Evidence of involvement/implementation of GRS standards. Experience of patient/user involvement initiatives. Evidence of on-going CPD - through portfolio. Desirable Experience of training in therapeutic flexible sigmoidoscopy/ colonoscopy /gastroscopy Knowledge of BSG guidelines. Project management training/experience. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse or equivalent allied health professional qualification JAG accredited training in colonoscopy/upper GI endoscopy. Non-medical prescribing qualification Degree in nursing/specialist practice or equivalent. Bowel Cancer Screening Programme accreditation achieved or will be achieved within six months of appointment. Evidence of expert professional/clinical knowledge in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Desirable Master's degree relevant to nursing practice or working towards. JAG accredited train the trainer qualification. Knowledge & experience Essential Post registration experience working as an autonomous and advanced practitioner in relevant field Significant experience in endoscopy/gastroenterology. Evidence of development of protocols and clinical audit. Evidence of management and multidisciplinary team leadership Experience of clinical governance including audit, risk management, accountability and evidence-based practice. Experience of implementing change Evidence of involvement/implementation of GRS standards. Experience of patient/user involvement initiatives. Evidence of on-going CPD - through portfolio. Desirable Experience of training in therapeutic flexible sigmoidoscopy/ colonoscopy /gastroscopy Knowledge of BSG guidelines. Project management training/experience. 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Preston Road Chorley PR7 1PP Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)