Clinical Endoscopist / Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Endoscopist/Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the Endoscopy Team at a leading NHS Trust. The successful candidate will perform advanced endoscopic procedures, work autonomously, and contribute to training and development within the team. This role requires a Masters qualification and JAG accreditation, with a focus on high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• JAG accredited upper and lower GI Endoscopist required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures autonomously.
• Deliver practitioner-led clinics and participate in JAG courses.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters qualification

RGN

Tools

NHS systems

Endoscopy reporting systems

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Clinical Endoscopist / Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Due to expansion of our service, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Endoscopist/Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our expanding Endoscopy Team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic practitioner to join our fantastic Clinical Endoscopist Team. You will be required to work autonomously performing diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower procedures, including TNE and Capsule Endoscopy, and with the opportunity to become a BCSP accredited colonoscopist. You will also deliver practitioner led clinics.

The successful applicant will be expected to be a JAG accredited trainer and to participate in the delivery of formal JAG courses, delivered at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust.

There is an expectation that the post holder will have a Masters qualification or will be enrolled on a Masters degree programme. They should be an Independent Prescriber or working towards this.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a role model for professional practice, exercising accountability and providing support and leadership within the Endoscopy Team. You will work closely with the consultant and nursing teams to provide high standards of patient care and achieve national targets to meet service needs and ensure JAG accreditation is maintained.

About us

We have two endoscopy units with a total of nine procedure rooms. The post holder will be expected to work at both sites, seven-day working will be required. Individuals will be encouraged to demonstrate practice and promote The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust in the national endoscopy / gastroenterology arena.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Professional/Technical Qualifications

• RGN
• JAG Accredited upper and lower GI Endoscopist
• Evidence of continuing professional development/qualification relevant to area of speciality ENB A87/ENB D03 or equivalent HEE Clinical Endoscopist course
• JAG accredited trainer TGT or TCT
• Advanced physical assessment
• Nurse / AHP Independent prescriber
• Masters qualification or evidence of working at Masters level

Experience and Knowledge

• Sufficient post registration experience to prepare for this post, this will include extensive experience and advanced knowledge within Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
• High level advanced clinical skills and knowledge
• Experience in teaching and training of staff
• Involvement in nursing audit and research
• An awareness and understanding of national and local issues relevant to speciality
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
• Understanding of national and local policy relating to speciality

Skills and Ability

• Experience performing endoscopic procedures
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust
• Evidence of advanced communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written. This will include evidence of breaking bad news
• Evidence of excellent patient documentation and record keeping skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with professional credibility
• Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment
• Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development
• Evidence of good IT skills including relevant NHS systems/JETS/NED and endoscopy reporting systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (to include cross site working)

£53,755 to £60,504 a yearper annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

223-CEN-287

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (to include cross site working)