Clinical Endoscopist

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Hartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks an experienced Clinical Endoscopist to join their team. This role requires independence in Upper and Lower GI procedures and a commitment to patient-centered care. You will be involved in developing the endoscopy team and participate in training. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced JAG accredited Clinical Endoscopist.
• Motivated to support the development of a Clinical Endoscopist team.
• Ability to work independently and support training lists.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Endoscopist team ensuring high-quality care.
• Responsible for assessment, planning, diagnosis, and evaluation of care.
• Implement a defined integrated approach to patient care.

Skills

Independent practice of Upper and Lower GI procedures

Non-medical prescriber

Accreditation for Bowel Cancer Screening colonoscopy

Advanced communication skills

Job description

Overview

The CUH endoscopy unit has 7 procedure rooms and is open 7 days a week. We are an accredited Bowel Cancer Screening Centre and host the Cambridge Endoscopy Training Academy. We undertake a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including complex EMR, ERCP, spyglass, PEG and cystogastrostomy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Endoscopist team with responsibility for ensuring high quality, cost‑effective healthcare.
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, diagnosis implementation and evaluation of care, as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist skills.
• Be involved in the strategic review of clinical services as appropriate.
• Be responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence‑based care.

Position Details

We are looking for an experienced JAG accredited Clinical Endoscopist who is motivated to support the development of a Clinical Endoscopist team at CUH. You will have gained independence in Upper and Lower GI procedures, be a non‑medical prescriber (or willing to undertake), and achieved (or in the process of gaining) accreditation for Bowel Cancer Screening colonoscopy.

The Clinical Endoscopist will have their own and will be able to work independently, supported by a wider team of medical Endoscopists. There will be a requirement to backfill lists to ensure that service needs are met. The Clinical Endoscopist will be providing training lists and will have the opportunity to participate in the Cambridge Endoscopy Training Academy.

Qualifications & Skills

• Independent practice of Upper and Lower GI procedures.
• Non‑medical prescriber (or willingness to undertake).
• Accreditation or process of gaining accreditation for Bowel Cancer Screening colonoscopy.
• High standard of patient‑centred, expert care.
• Confidence in making advanced clinical decisions based on up‑to‑date evidence.
• Advanced communication skills with experience in breaking bad news.

About the Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It is a great place to work, live and develop your career.

We work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health‑care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.