Non-Medical Endoscopist Trainee

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Non Medical Endoscopist Trainee. The role involves working in the Gastroenterology specialist nursing team and carrying a caseload of gastro-intestinal patients. The post holder will receive training and advance to an independent role as a Non-Medical Endoscopist. Applicants must be registered nurses or allied health professionals with appropriate qualifications and registration. This position offers a competitive salary and potential for career advancement.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse, OPD, Allied Health Professional, Physician Associate, Therapeutic Radiographer or Health Care Scientist (GI Physiologist).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and educated to degree level (or SCQF Level 9 equivalent).
• Professional registration with UK NMC, HCPC or PA MVR is required.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral member of the Gastroenterology specialist nursing team.
• Carry a caseload of patients with predominantly gastro-intestinal disease.
• Initially carry out diagnostic/therapeutic colonoscopy and Capsule Sponge where appropriate.

Job description

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Non Medical Endoscopist Trainee Post – Band 6 Annex 21 para 2 (i), Gastroenterology Team, Ninewells Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral member of the Gastroenterology specialist nursing team.
• Carry a caseload of patients with predominantly gastro-intestinal disease.
• Initially carry out diagnostic/therapeutic colonoscopy and Capsule Sponge where appropriate.
• Collaborate across health care boundaries; participate in leadership, maintain excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engage in research, education, audit and the JAG quality assurance programme as part of the role.

Role Details

• The post holder will be based at Ninewells but will be expected to work across NHS Tayside.
• Training as a Non-Medical Endoscopist will be provided; on successful completion of the Non-Medical Endoscopy Training Programme (starting September 2025) the post holder will work independently as a Non-Medical Endoscopist and the role will become a substantive Band 7 (£50,861 to £59,159 per annum).
• This post is subject to Annex 21 para 2 (i) trainee contract.

Qualifications and Registration

Applicants should be a First Level Registered Nurse, OPD, Allied Health Professional, Physician Associate, Therapeutic Radiographer or Health Care Scientist (GI Physiologist) with evidence of ongoing professional development and educated to degree level (or SCQF Level 9 equivalent). Professional registration with UK NMC, HCPC or PA MVR is required.

Informal Enquiries

Wendy Dowdles, Senior Nurse Gastroenterology, Telephone: [phone] Extension 36557; or Scott Levison, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Telephone: [phone] Bleep 4839.

Hours

37 hours per week.

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