Clinical Endoscopist

NHS; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Welsh language friendly environment

Job summary

BCUHB North Wales is seeking an experienced Clinical Endoscopist to join a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must be fully trained, independent, and JAG accredited with evidence of JAG portfolio. Opportunities for development exist within the organisation.

You will work within the endoscopy department, contributing to the national JAG training centre and upholding high standards of care in GI services. An emphasis on Welsh language skills is noted and sponsorship may apply.

Qualifications

• Fully trained, independent and JAG accredited Clinical Endoscopist.
• Evidence of a JAG portfolio and certificate.
• Masters level education in advanced practice and/or endoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic upper GI endoscopy (OGD) and colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
• Manage own caseload including nurse-led clinics for GI symptoms.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical judgement and plan patient management.
• Adhere to standards set by BSG, JAG and GRS in endoscopy services.

Skills

Endoscopy expertise

Advanced clinical practice

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Masters level in advanced practice/endoscopy

NMC/HCPC registration

Independent prescriber (within 18 months)

Mentoring/Teaching qualification

JAG Train-the-Trainer course

Non-medical radiology referral certification (towards)

Member of JAG ENDO faculty

Job description

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

A vacancy has arisen for a Clinical Endoscopist to work within BCUHB North Wales. If you are looking for a new challenge in a job that will stretch and develop your clinical nursing, extended skills management and communication skills, then consider joining our highly motivated and dynamic team.

Preferably, we are seeking an experienced, well qualified person to join our multidisciplinary team. Requirements are for a fully trained, independent and JAG accredited Clinical Endoscopist. With independent, competent practice in lower and upper GI procedures. We would require evidence of a JAG portfolio and certificate. With a Masters in the relevant field or committed to completing a Masters Degree in the next 3 years. Opportunities for personal and professional development exist within the organisation.

We are reintroducing our JAG national training centre on one of our sites, one of only two across Wales. We are committed to developing our staff through the appraisal system and aim to provide a personal educational plan for all staff. We have friendly and offer a supportive working environment. We have strong Consultant mentoring of the developing Clinical Endoscopist role.

You will need an enthusiastic attitude towards new ways of working and be committed to providing the highest standards of care. The post includes 7 day working as the department progresses and expands.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder will:

Work independently and unsupervised as an expert Advanced Practitioner in performing diagnostic Upper Oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopies (OGD), Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy on sedated and non sedated patients, and where applicable manage own caseload of patients through new and follow-up nurse-led clinics for patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms, with support from Gastroenterology Consultants. Exercise and demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgement, discretion and clinical decision making. Be responsible for diagnosing benign and malignant gastrointestinal conditions and discussing the findings of such examinations with the patients and for planning appropriate patient management.

Be a highly experienced specialist advanced practitioner, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of Endoscopy Services, undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and will reflect the standards and targets laid down by the British Society of Gastroenterology, Joint Advisory Group and GRS.

Applicants who have commenced their endoscopy training or qualify to apply for the training will be considered. Those appointed prior to completion of the required training will be appointed on an Annex 21 salary in accordance with NHS terms and conditions, until the relevant training requirements have been successfully completed.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional: e.g., NMC or HCPC registration (or other relevant registration e.g., PAMVR)
• Masters level education in advanced practice and/or endoscopy.
• Independent prescriber (to be achieved within 18 months of commencing post)
• Mentoring / Teaching Qualification
• JAG Train-the-Trainer course completed
• Non-medical radiology referral certification (working towards)
• Member of JAG ENDO faculty

Experience

• Overall understanding / nursing knowledge of gastrointestinal and colorectal nursing
• Evidence of professional/service development
• Sound experience of working within the endoscopy environment as a senior clinician
• Experience of JAG/GRS implementation
• Ability to prioritise workload and direct colleagues
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to work within a large multidisciplinary team
• Ability to adapt to a changing working environment
• Experience working as a JAG accredited endoscopist

Aptitude and abilities

• Ability to cope with patients under extreme stress, both from clinical and social circumstances
• Ability to speak Welsh

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Nicky Jones Job title Matron Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03000 840406 Additional information

Frances Jones, Deputy Directorate General Manager

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Rachel Hayward, Endoscopy Network Manager

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