Nurse Endoscopist

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nurse Endoscopist to join our team across two sites. The post involves registered nursing practice in GI endoscopy, with capacity to perform colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and gastroscopy.

Applicants must have current NMC registration, Degree-level education, and JAG accredited or be working towards the endoscopy qualification. Teaching and clinical skills accreditation are desirable; dedicated professional development is

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration.
• Degree level education.
• JAG accredited Non-Medical Endoscopist qualification in upper & lower GI endoscopy with quality outcomes in line with JAG guidelines or working towards
• Teaching qualification
• Clinical skills accreditation or equivalent
• Qualification in specialty

Responsibilities

• Perform the procedure of Colonoscopy / Flexible Sigmoidoscopy/ Gastroscopy following agreed protocols;
• Obtain informed consent from patients in line with Trust policy; Administer sedation in a safe and competent manner working within agreed protocols;
• Provide specialist knowledge; undertake investigation and treatment in the diagnosis, management and clinical care of patients with Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal disorders;
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic autonomous Nurse led endoscopy service with skills to perform biopsy / polypectomy and where appropriate refer directly to a consultant for immediate intervention;
• Perform flexible sigmoidoscopy through the National Bowel Cancer Screening BowelScope service following national guidelines and standards of practice;
• Manage referrals through the open access clinic and two week rule pathway;
• Work with the Endoscopy team in support of optimal Endoscopy Service provision delivering care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, autonomously undertaking endoscopic procedures, within defined protocols;
• Timely referral to the cancer MDT where cancer is detected;
• Provide expert advice, education, supporting patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals within this specialist field.

Skills

CPD

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Time management

Nursing practice

Clinical governance

Research & audit

Venepuncture

Education

Degree level education

JAG non-medical endoscopist qualification

Teaching qualification

Clinical skills accreditation

Job description

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Nurse Endoscopist

The closing date is 25 November 2026

There has never been a better time tojoin us at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

We are a friendly and innovative teamwho put patient care at the heart of everything we do.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for2 people to join our team as Full time or part time Registered NurseEndoscopists, accredited to perform flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy andgastroscopies.

The successful candidates requireexcellent organisational and communication skills and must be a team player.You will be someone who has a passion for making a difference and putting thepatient first. You will be someone who strives to deliver only the best care topatients and act within the guidelines to ensure faster diagnosis.

You will be supported by an excellentestablished team committed to providing outstanding patient care focusing onservice improvement.

Working across both sites you will haveyour own dedicated lists. Knowing the demand for endoscopy is growing, theopportunity to learn and evolve as a Clinician is at your fingertips, you willcontinue to develop yourself and support the development of your peers intraining.

Current NMC registration

Degree Level Education

JAG accredited Non-Medical Endoscopistqualification in upper & lower GI endoscopy with quality outcomes in linewith JAG guidelines or working towards

Teaching qualification

Clinical skills accreditation orequivalent

Main duties of the job

The post holderwill provide gastrointestinal endoscopic investigation for the diagnosis,management and clinical care (including treatments) of patients withgastrointestinal disorders using specialist knowledge and skills.

Please see the Job description for an overviewof the main duties of the role.

About us

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, wemay withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

NURSE ENDOSCOPIST

As a Nurse Endoscopist the post-holder will:

Perform the procedure of Colonoscopy / Flexible Sigmoidoscopy/ Gastroscopyfollowing agreed protocols;

Obtain informed consent from patients in line with Trust policy;Administer sedation in a safe and competent manner working within agreed protocols;

Provide specialist knowledge; undertake investigation and treatment in the diagnosis,management and clinical care of patients with Upper and Lower Gastrointestinaldisorders;

Provide diagnostic and therapeutic autonomous Nurse led endoscopy service with skillsto perform biopsy / polypectomy and where appropriate refer directly to a consultant forimmediate intervention;

Perform flexible sigmoidoscopy through the National Bowel Cancer Screening BowelScope service following national guidelines and standards of practice;

Manage referrals through the open access clinic and two week rule pathway;

Work with the Endoscopy team in support of optimal Endoscopy Service provisiondelivering care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy,autonomously undertaking endoscopic procedures, within defined protocols;

Timely referral to the cancer MDT where cancer is detected;

Provide expert advice, education, supporting patients, relatives and other healthcareprofessionals within this specialist field.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration
• Degree Level Education
• JAG accredited Non-Medical Endoscopist qualification in upper &
• lower GI endoscopy with quality outcomes in line with JAG guidelines
• or working towards
• Teaching qualification
• Clinical skills accreditation or equivalent
• Qualification in
• specialty

Skills and Knowledge

• Evidence of continuous professional development must
• demonstrate development of knowledge and skills in
• gastroenterology as part of CPD
• Basic IT skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Proven communication skills including experience of handling
• complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics
• Knowledge of how to facilitate learning
• Knowledge of current professional and Clinical Governance issues
• Knowledge of research and clinical audit
• Venepuncture IV drug administration and cannulation
• Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate
• to the post
• Time management
• Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
• Qualification in specialty

Experience

• Nursing experience at band 6 or above
• Recent experience of care delivery
• Experience of leadership within a team
• Evidence of innovation in practice
• Teaching experience
• Evidence of current Endoscopist practice hours in line with local and
• national requirements
• Experience of managing staff

Physical skills

• Ability to manage own time, prioritise, work under pressure and
• Ability to work in a calm and efficient manner
• Ability to reflect and motivate self
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to comply with uniform code
• Able to meet Trust attendance management standards
• Ability to meet the travel demands of the post
• Flexibility

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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£57,528 to £64,750 a yearPRO RATA IF PART TIME