Clinical Endoscopist Warrington

Meeveem Limited

Warrington

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH) is recruiting a Clinical Endoscopist to work across Warrington and Halton hospital sites in our JAG accredited endoscopy units. The role involves autonomous GI procedures, research-informed patient care, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality endoscopy services.

Applicants should be an experienced endoscopist with JAG accreditation and RGN registration.

Qualifications

JAG accredited Endoscopist.
Current UK nursing registration (RGN).
Non-Medical Prescriber qualification is preferred.
Experience working in endoscopy units and MDT settings.

Responsibilities

Perform upper and lower GI endoscopic examinations autonomously.
Provide research-based, holistic care to GI patients and families.
Coordinate audits and contribute to JAG/GRS criteria.
Educate and support other health care professionals in endoscopy practice.

Skills

JAG Endoscopist

Endoscopy experience

Team collaboration

Education

RGN

Non-Medical Prescriber

Job description

Job summary

_Previous applicants need not apply_

Applicants are invited to the post of Clinical Endoscopist working across both Warrington and Halton hospital sites in our JAG accredited endoscopy units.

The successful applicant will join a large, dynamic and flexible endoscopist team which includes Consultants in Gastroenterology, Consultants in General and Upper GI surgery, Nurse Endoscopists and Clinical Endoscopists who all scope as part of their job plans.

A comprehensive and expanding Gastroenterology service is provided including:

All diagnostic and therapeutic modalities including capsule endoscopy, trans-nasal endoscopy, EUS, ERCP and bowel cancer screening
Comprehensive IBD, Nutrition, Hepatology and HPB services with specialist nurse support.

Main duties of the job

To perform upper and lower GI endoscopic examinations autonomously. To provide research based expert and holistic care and advice to patients with Colorectal and upper GI problems, to include their families/carers. To work in close liaison with the Endoscopy Clinical lead, Medical Staff and all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the giving of safe effective and high quality patient care. To be a resource of knowledge to other health care professionals through education and clinical practice.

The post holder will participate in the delivery of an endoscopic service by carrying out OGD's, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy. The post holder must demonstrate specific skills in disorders of the GI tract, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic techniques and subsequent management.

To assist the and Clinical lead to coordinate aspects of audit in relation to both local and national criteria set for the development of Endoscopy Units including JAG and GRS requirements.

About us

North Cheshire and Mersey Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

JAG accredited Endoscopist
RGN

Experience

Essential

Highly experienced in working in Endoscopy

Experience

Desirable

Evidence of ongoing self-development

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working collaboratively

Qualifications

Essential

Non Medical Prescriber Qualification

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name:

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address:

Warrington and Halton Hospitals, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG, United Kingdom

Employer's website:

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Emma Blackwell