Autonomous Nurse Endoscopist - GI Diagnostics & Therapy

Queen Elizabeth Hospital; North End; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth Hospital is seeking a Nurse Endoscopist to deliver a high-quality, autonomous endoscopic service within the Endoscopy Unit. The post holder will independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures within their scope of practice.

The role contributes to service development, audits, education and quality improvement, ensuring care is evidence-based, safe and patient-centered.

Responsibilities

• independently perform upper and/or lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, including: Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD); Flexible sigmoidoscopy; Colonoscopy (where appropriately accredited)
• Obtain informed consent in accordance with Trust policies
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessment before, during and after procedures
• Recognise abnormalities and determine appropriate management plans
• Request and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations
• Perform therapeutic procedures within competency and agreed scope of practice
• Manage clinical complications and emergency situations appropriately
• Communicate findings and outcomes effectively to patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation

Job description

Queen Elizabeth Hospital is seeking a Nurse Endoscopist to deliver a high-quality, autonomous endoscopic service within the Endoscopy Unit. The post holder will independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures within their scope of practice.

The role contributes to service development, audits, education and quality improvement, ensuring care is evidence-based, safe and patient-centered.