Nurse Endoscopist - Flexible, Impactful GI Diagnostics

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 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