BCSP-Accredited Nurse Endoscopist — Diagnostic Gastroscopy

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Nurse Endoscopist to provide autonomous diagnostic endoscopy services (Gastroscopy/Colonoscopy) within Gastroenterology, with or without sedation. Applicants should be prepared to undertake BCSP accreditation and support the MDT in delivering high‑quality patient care.

The role requires RN registration with post‑registration experience, and BCSP or willingness to undertake, plus relevant training in sedation and airway management.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with post-registration experience and ongoing education.
• MSC or relevant experience preferred or equivalent.
• BCSP accreditation or willingness to undertake is required.
• Conscious sedation training and advanced life support certifications are expected.
• Clinical examination training and continued education records are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as an expert in nursing within Gastroenterology services.
• Provide autonomous diagnostic endoscopic service (Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy).
• Support junior medical staff to deliver high‑quality gastroenterology care.
• Develop standards, protocols and patient group directions with the MDT.
• Support risk management processes within Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Skills

5 years post registration experience

ENB998 Teaching and Training

JAG accredited Train the Trainers

Conscious sedation course

Advanced life support

Clinical examination course

Evidence of continued education

Education

Registered General Nurse

MSC or relevant experience

BCSP accredited (or willing to undertake)

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Nurse Endoscopist to provide autonomous diagnostic endoscopy services (Gastroscopy/Colonoscopy) within Gastroenterology, with or without sedation. Applicants should be prepared to undertake BCSP accreditation and support the MDT in delivering high‑quality patient care.

The role requires RN registration with post‑registration experience, and BCSP or willingness to undertake, plus relevant training in sedation and airway management.