Clinical Endoscopist – Bowel Screening Colonoscopist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is seeking an experienced Clinical Endoscopist – Bowel Screening to lead advanced endoscopy services at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

You will provide clinical leadership, develop pathways, and lead training while driving research and audit in line with national standards. Welsh/English language skills are welcome and 7-day working as the department expands is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with relevant registration (NMC/HCPC).
• MSc or equivalent education and substantial knowledge.
• BSW Accredited Screening Colonoscopist.
• Independent Prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and expert practice in Endoscopy.
• Promote research, audit, and quality improvement in the service.
• Develop and advance clinical pathways and education for staff.
• Disseminate guidelines and translate evidence into practice.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

MSc or equivalent

BSW Accredited Screening Colonoscopist

Independent Prescriber

IT skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

MSc or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking to appoint an influential and transformational Clinical Endoscopist – Bowel Screening for the Endoscopy Service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. We are inviting applications from experienced Clinical Endoscopists with proven competence in undertaking a range of diagnostic procedures to support the service in developing the speciality. Wrexham Maelor Hospital is the JAG national training centre and 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 are friendly and offer a supportive working environment. As a Clinical Endoscopist you will have a key role in the provision of clinical services and training of staff working within Endoscopy in conjunction with the clinical and management team. The successful candidate will also be a key team member for the delivery of JAG and GRS standards including the implementation of improved clinical pathways and driving innovation through the use of research and audit. 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

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for full details. The post holder will be a clinical expert in the field of Endoscopy and will practice at an advanced clinical level and exercise high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. The post holder will provide clinical leadership, expert practice, and advanced knowledge, integrating research evidence into practice and contributing to/leading on research in this clinical field. The post holder will monitor and improve standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit, identifying quality improvement and research questions, disseminating research findings, national guidelines and promoting their translation into practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. The post holder will maintain and further develop a local and national profile as a Clinical Endoscopist by being a creative and innovative leader in developing services for this patient group. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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. 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered healthcare professional: e.g., NMC or HCPC registration (or other relevant registration e.g., PAMVR)
• MSc or equivalent experience plus significant knowledge acquired over a significant period
• BSW Accredited Screening Colonoscopist
• Independent Prescriber

Desirable criteria

• Teaching Qualification.
• Train The Colonoscopy Trainer (TCT) or Train The Endoscopist Trainer (TET) Course

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of meeting/exceeding screening colonoscopy Assessment and Approval guidance
• Level 2 and above polypectomy skills and experience
• Facilitating learning via a variety of teaching and educational methods
• Evidence of conducting audits
• Involved in research and or Quality Improvement activity
• Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting with multidisciplinary working
• Haemostatic techniques for the treatment of post- polypectomy bleeding
• Administration of IV conscious sedation
• Able to administer appropriate antidotes in case of complications, including initiating emergency response pathways and delivering Intermediate Life Support
• Analytical skills
• IT skills (familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and local Patient Administration Systems)

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience as an accredited Screening Colonoscopist
• Evidence of conducting research and/or changing practice

Aptitube And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Working independently and within teams
• Patient advocacy
• Able to communicate highly sensitive and highly complex information Experienced at delivering bad news (e.g., cancer diagnosis).
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Personal integrity and credibility
• Approachable
• Committed to achieving organisational and departmental vision and goals
• Can operate within a normal climate of change and uncertainty
• Patient focused
• Creates culture and environment to deliver best patient experience of care and treatment
• Works flexibly across all sites

Desirable criteria

• Counselling skills.
• Representation within departmental and higher-level meetings / committees
• Service development lead
• Project management lead
• Influence and negotiating skills
• Faculty teacher/trainer
• Ability to speak Welsh