Clinical Endoscopist

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Gloucestershire is seeking a Trainee Clinical Endoscopist. The role involves receiving specialized training in GI endoscopy, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates should have a strong background in healthcare, ideally with a Master's level education. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

NHS pension

Local discounts

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a role related to endoscopy.
• Ability to assess individuals using various assessment methods.
• Knowledge of JAG accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies.
• Provide comprehensive post-procedure care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on patient management.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge in endoscopy

Highly developed physical skills in flexible GI endoscopy

Ability to provide conscious sedation

Communication skills

Decision making under pressure

Education

Masters level education or working towards it

Job description

Overview

As a Clinical Endoscopist (CE), you will receive training in upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, ultimately responsible for identifying, diagnosing, and treating patients. You will work with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to develop, manage, and deliver high‑quality general and specialist upper and lower GI endoscopy services. You will undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies, provide conscious sedation, IV interventions, and comprehensive post‑procedure care. Your role will include prescribing medication, monitoring therapeutic outcomes, and actively seeking peer review to advance clinical practice.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Practice autonomously and be self‑directed.
• Assess individuals using a range of assessment methods including physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Determine evidence‑based therapeutic interventions, prescribe medication, and monitor effectiveness.
• Participate in peer review and define the boundaries of practice.
• Lead to ensure delivery of a high‑quality, patient‑centred service across endoscopy units.
• Remove polyps independently and identify abnormalities, acting according to protocols.
• Provide conscious sedation in line with national and local guidelines.
• Provide advice to patients and promote lifestyle changes.
• Complete an electronic report for every procedure, ensuring follow‑up care.
• Plan and prioritise workload and liaise with administrative teams.
• Liaise with multi‑disciplinary teams regarding patient management.
• Promote and demonstrate the benefits of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
• Use advanced communication skills to promote a positive working environment, impart significant news, and implement change.

Clinical Governance

• Maintain and evaluate standards of care.
• Ensure compliance for ongoing accreditation by the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) on endoscopy.
• Safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, patients, and visitors in accordance with Trust Health and Safety Policy.
• Attend mandatory lectures, courses, and training sessions.
• Participate in research and clinical audit in line with Trust policies.
• Contribute to development of protocols and guidelines based on evidence‑based practice.
• Identify strategies for increasing user involvement.
• Work closely with departmental staff to identify risk reduction strategies.
• Report hazards, unsafe practices, and incidents in accordance with procedures.

Education and Training

• Act as a role model and mentor to all staff, providing informal and formal teaching.
• Facilitate study days for healthcare professionals.
• Promote health education locally and nationally (e.g., Bowel Cancer Awareness).
• Maintain educational needs by attending courses, conferences, and mandatory training.
• Maintain Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements and expert clinical nursing standards.
• Write and promote educational leaflets for patients and staff.

Clinical Management

• Plan and prioritise workload with high visibility to patients and staff.
• Promote safe practice in line with professional scope.
• Collaborate with the Endoscopy Sister, Matron, Bowel Cancer Screening team, Consultants, and others to develop new services and initiatives.
• Participate in future planning, development, and funding of initiatives.
• Attend administrative and management meetings as invited.

Staff Management & Development

• Participate in management, supervision, and development of Clinical Endoscopists in training.
• Support medical and nursing colleagues to achieve high standards of clinical practice.
• Provide clinical role modelling, support, and professional guidance to colleagues.

Personal Development

• Maintain a professional attitude, developing the role of the CE in the best interest of patients and the profession.
• Attend courses and conferences to stay up‑to‑date with research and practice changes.
• Promote safe practice and act as a patient advocate.
• Critically evaluate current practices and initiate change as appropriate.

Service Development & Improvement

• Assist with service development and implementation of policies for the non‑medical endoscopy service.
• Develop and maintain protocols, care pathways, and guidelines based on evidence‑based research.
• Assist with audit to assess compliance with JAG regulations.
• Collaborate with national groups to implement national guidelines and improve services.
• Promote and coordinate nursing research within endoscopy.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

• Demonstrate advanced theoretical and practical clinical knowledge for the role.
• Demonstrate highly developed physical skills in flexible upper and lower GI endoscopy.
• Show competency in IV cannulation, drug administration, and medication supply under the PGD framework.
• Know the Global Rating Scale (GRS) and JAG accreditation standards.
• Contribute to the Corporate Nursing Strategy of the Trust.

Additional Responsibilities

As a role model you will teach, audit, and research within the specialty, working independently with authority. You will support the team in vetting referrals for the 2‑week wait pathway and validating surveillance patient lists.

Recruitment Policies

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the Recruitment Team via email. Please ensure you check your email account regularly.

If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, verify your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system.

Application Invitation

We invite applications for the Trainee Clinical Endoscopist. Applicants should ideally be educated or working towards a Masters level, with extensive endoscopy experience, and able to demonstrate technical and non‑technical skills in list management, decision making under pressure, and care coordination. The Trust has purpose‑built units with bespoke decontamination areas, two theatre suites at CGH and three at GRH, with expansion plans. Endoscopy lists also take place at Stroud and Cirencester Hospitals, requiring travel to all sites.

Post starts at Band 7, including a bespoke training programme with Health Education England (HEE) for 18 months to 2 years (30‑week upper GI programme progressing to a 40‑week colonoscopy programme) and a non‑medical prescribing course. Upon completion, you will be eligible to undertake the full remit of the role and be appointed substantively at Band 8a. If you leave within two years of appointment to Band 8a, you will be liable to repay associated costs.

About Gloucestershire Hospitals

Gloucestershire Hospitals is the county's largest employer, caring for over 650,000 people across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General, and Stroud Maternity Hospital. With more than 9,000 employees representing over 95 nationalities, we deliver high‑quality acute, elective, and specialist services. We invest heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, supporting over 100 active clinical studies and major developments. Our culture values teamwork, professional development, and exceptional care. We offer a comprehensive package including flexible working, generous annual leave, NHS pension, competitive bank rates, local discounts, on‑site nurseries, reduced transport costs, reward schemes, and health & wellbeing initiatives.

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