Independent GI Endoscopist & Advanced Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is recruiting an expert Advanced Practitioner to perform diagnostic Upper Oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopies (OGD), Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, on sedated and non-sedated patients, with light supervision from Gastroenterology Consultants and a managed caseload through nurse-led clinics for GI symptoms.

We seek a fully trained, independent and JAG-accredited Clinical Endoscopist with competency in lower and upper GI

Qualifications

• Fully trained, independent endoscopist with JAG accreditation.
• Proven competence in lower and upper GI procedures.
• Evidence of a JAG portfolio and certificate; Masters degree in relevant field or plan to complete within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic OGD, colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy on sedated and non-sedated patients.
• Manage own caseload through nurse-led clinics for GI symptoms in collaboration with Gastroenterology Consultants.
• Contribute to training and development within the Endoscopy Service.

Skills

Endoscopy expertise

Independent practice

Clinical judgement

JAG portfolio

Education

Masters degree in GI/endoscopy

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is recruiting an expert Advanced Practitioner to perform diagnostic Upper Oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopies (OGD), Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, on sedated and non-sedated patients, with light supervision from Gastroenterology Consultants and a managed caseload through nurse-led clinics for GI symptoms.

We seek a fully trained, independent and JAG-accredited Clinical Endoscopist with competency in lower and upper GI