Autonomous Upper GI Nurse Endoscopist

Meeveem Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Upper GI Nurse Endoscopist to support the Endoscopy Service at Macclesfield District General Hospital. The post-holder will perform diagnostic Upper GI endoscopy and manage a personal caseload, working autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role is based at Macclesfield District General Hospital with 27 hours per week. Applications from Graduate visa holders are welcomed with visa sponsorship restrictions noted.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on part 1, 3, 5 or 8 of the NMC Register.
• JAG accreditation for Endoscopist role on JETS site.
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development.
• Evidence of training/update on lower GI therapeutic endoscopic intervention.
• Cannulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist and advanced clinical knowledge within Endoscopy/Gastroenterology.
• Undertake Upper GI endoscopy procedures as a qualified Nurse Endoscopist.
• Work autonomously, managing whole episodes of patient care without medical supervision.
• Be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain own caseload of patients requiring Upper GI diagnostic endoscopy.

Skills

Upper GI endoscopy

Nurse endoscopist

Autonomous practice

Communication skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Patient safety

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (UK)

Tools

JAG accreditation

Job description

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Upper GI Nurse Endoscopist to support the Endoscopy Service at Macclesfield District General Hospital. The post-holder will perform diagnostic Upper GI endoscopy and manage a personal caseload, working autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role is based at Macclesfield District General Hospital with 27 hours per week. Applications from Graduate visa holders are welcomed with visa sponsorship restrictions noted.