Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Endoscopy team are delighted to invite applications for the post of Clinical Endoscopist to join our established team of advanced practitioners delivering endoscopic investigations and interventions. You will ideally be educated to Masters Level, with extensive experience in endoscopy, JAG accredited in Upper and Lower GI procedures, polypectomy, and additionally have a non-medical prescribing qualification. Our preferred candidate will be dynamic, dexterous, experienced, open, and confident to make decisions based on a sound up to date evidence base. You must be able to demonstrate both technical and non-technical skills in managing a list safely, making decisions under pressure and co-ordinating care.
Working alongside our internationally renowned Endoscopists you will be a key part of the team providing diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopies. The Trust boasts two purpose built Endoscopy Units with onsite bespoke decontamination areas. At Cheltenham General Hospital the unit houses four theatre suites and at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, three theatre suites, with plans for expansion in the future. Endoscopy lists also take place at Stroud and Cirencester Hospitals. You will be expected to travel to all sites as part of your role. We are proud to be a Regional Endoscopy Training Centre, a South West Regional Training Academy and Bowel Cancer Screening Centre. We can offer an exciting, progressive and varied work environment.
Main duties of the job
1. Practice autonomously and be self-directed.
2. Undertake assessment of individuals using a range of different assessment methods, including physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests or advanced health needs assessment.
3. Draw on a diverse range of knowledge in their decision making to determine evidence based therapeutic interventions; this will include prescribing medication and actively monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
4. Actively seek and participate in peer review of their own practice.
5. Appropriately define the boundaries of their practice.
6. Provide professional leadership by personal example and ensure the delivery of a high quality patient centred service across endoscopy services.
7. Promote and participate in the implementation of the GHNHSFT Nursing & Midwifery strategy and Core Standards and contribute towards achieving the Trust's Objectives.
8. To assist with development of patient focused services, providing professional and clinical role modelling to all staff groups in both the Endoscopy Unit and Hospital.
9. To undertake endoscopic procedures (with informed consent having due regard to patient safety and safe use of equipment).
10. To remove polyps independently (recognise and appropriate).
11. Identify abnormalities and act according to protocols suggesting appropriate further investigations within agreed criteria.
12. Demonstrate advanced clinical decision making.
13. Work independently and as part of a team.
About us
We offer a friendly, supportive working environment across the county of Gloucestershire. If you would like to meet the team and have a tour of the Endoscopy Units please contact:
Matron Rose Verdadero on 07866763010 or Clinical Endoscopist Amber Prisk on 0300 422 8223
Date posted
12 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-24-MED-T1645-C
Job locations
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Adult Registered Nurse or Health and Care Professions (HCPC) Registered
* Health Education England - Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme in Upper GI and Lower GI procedures
* Non Medical Prescribing
* Evidence of teaching and assessing and appropriate qualification
Experience
* Ensure strong leadership for patient safety
* Demonstrate evidence of change management
* Substantial Experience as a Band 6 in clinical setting/specialist role
* Independent Clinical Endoscopist for either upper and/or lower GI procedures
Knowledge/ Skills
* Enhanced IT skills
* Demonstrate understanding and implementation of research based practice
* Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and planning skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN
Employer's website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/
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