Nurse Endoscopist

Wirral; Wirral; Remote; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nurse Endoscopist/Gastroenterology practitioner to provide autonomous endoscopic services (Gastroscopy/Colonoscopy) with or without sedation, and to support the multidisciplinary team. You will undertake BCSP accreditation when required and contribute to high standards of patient care.

The role requires a Registered General Nurse with BCSP accreditation or willingness to undertake, plus extensive post‑registration experience

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse and registered nursing qualification.
• Evidence of continued education and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous diagnostic endoscopic service (Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy).
• Support junior medical staff to deliver quality gastroenterology care.
• Develop standards of best practice, protocols and patient group directions with the MDT.
• Support Risk Management processes within the Trust.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

5 years post registration experience

MSC or relevant experience

BCSP accredited

Conscious sedation

Advanced life support

Clinical examination

Evidence of continued education

ENB998 Teaching and Training

JAG Train the Trainers

Job description

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it's truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

The Nurse Endoscopist/Gastroenterology practitioner will provide clinical support to medical staff and perform endoscopic procedures (Gastroscopy and/or Colonoscopy) with or without sedation on a selected patient group.

Applicant must be willing to undertake BCSP accreditation

Applicants who are single modality trained are also welcome to apply and will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Act as an expert in nursing within Gastroenterology services.
• Provide an autonomous diagnostic endoscopic service to an identified patient group, in the form of Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy.
• Support junior medical staff in providing a quality service to Gastroenterology patients and patients attending endoscopy.
• Develop standards of best practice, protocols and patient group directions in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
• Support Risk Management process within Wirral Hospital Trust.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Nurse Endoscopist position available with WUTH.

If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Registered General Nurse
• 5 years post registration experience
• Working towards MSC or relevant experience
• BCSP accredited (or willing to undertake )
• Conscious sedation course - Degree Level
• Advanced life support certificate - Degree Level
• Clinical examination course - Degree Level
• Evidence of continued education

Knowledge and Skills

• ENB998 Teaching and Training
• JAG accredited Train the Trainers course (necessary to teach Endoscopy doctors in training)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant's responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Name Jane Glover Job title Endoscopy Unit Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0151 678 5111
Additional information
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Please contact us if you meet some of the essential criteria but not all for an informal discussion.

E.g. Trained in performing OGD but not Colonoscopy.