Nurse Endoscopist - Upper and Lower GI

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Onsite leisure facilities

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Endoscopist to join the expanding endoscopy service. The role involves autonomous practice, diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopy, and adherence to JAG standards and patient safety.

The successful candidate will contribute to education, governance, and quality improvement, with a commitment to CPD and evidence-based practice within a NHS trust environment.

Qualifications

• Independent Upper and Lower GI colonoscopist with JAG accreditation.
• Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience.
• Non-medical prescribing and teaching/assessing qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopy on sedated and non-sedated patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of GI pathology, indications, and complications; escalate concerns appropriately.
• Lead clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement within the endoscopy service.

Skills

Independent GI colonoscopist

JAG accreditation

Education

Postgraduate diploma/degree

Non-medical prescribing

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

The Endoscopy Service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and highly competent Clinical Endoscopist to join our expanding multidisciplinary team.

This is a substantive service delivery post requiring established autonomous practice rather than a developmental training opportunity.

Applicants must hold relevant JAG accreditation, demonstrate current independent endoscopy practice, achievement of national quality indicators, and the clinical judgement required to manage patients safely throughout the endoscopy pathway.

The successful candidate will undertake independent diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy on sedated and non-sedated patients within their defined scope of practice. They must demonstrate sound knowledge of GI pathology, endoscopic indications, recognition and management of significant findings and complications and appropriate escalation of clinical concerns.

The role requires a strong commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, professional accountability and continuous professional development in accordance with NMC requirements, JAG standards and Trust policies.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive endoscopy service focused on clinical excellence, education, innovation, patient experience and quality improvement.

Main duties of the job

• The post is 1.0 WTE and the post-holder will normally undertake five endoscopy lists per week, with participation in agreed rotational backfill arrangements. Applications for part-time or job-share arrangements will be considered where service requirements can be met.
• The post holder will contribute to referral validation, surveillance activity, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development.
• They will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and support the education and training of trainee clinical endoscopists, nursing staff and junior medical colleagues.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

• Registered Nurse (level 1)
• Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
• JAG accredited
• Non-medical prescribing
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Management certificate or equivalent experience
• Train the trainers in endoscopy

Experience

• Up to date knowledge and experience in lower GI endoscopy
• Clinical leadership at a senior level in an acute setting including people, financial and change management
• Experience of running nurse-led clinics
• Experience of undertaking audits of research, as necessary e.g. audits of clinical incidents
• Experience of involvement in the development and reviewing of appropriate guidelines, protocols and pathways
• Experience of managing investigations and resolving complaints
• Experience in quality assurance projects
• Experience of providing health advice
• Experience of deputising in a senior role
• Experience in analysing and presenting data to a range of audiences

Skills

• Independent Upper and Lower GI colonoscopist, JAG accredited
• Technical ability to be able to learn to handle an endoscope and troubleshoot problems that may occur with the working of the instrument

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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.