Nurse Endoscopist - Upper and Lower GI

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Staff recognition scheme

Job summary

The Endoscopy Service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Endoscopist to join our expanding multidisciplinary team. The post requires established autonomous practice with JAG accreditation and independent endoscopy work within the defined scope.

You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopy, lead quality/gov processes and contribute to education and training within a progressive service focused on safety and patient experience.

Qualifications

• JAG accreditation and independent endoscopy practice required.
• Knowledge of GI pathology, indications, and complication management.
• Commitment to patient safety and CPD in line with NMC/JAG standards.

Responsibilities

• Undertake independent diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopy (sedated and non-sedated).
• Contribute to governance, audit, and service development; participate in education.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support training of staff.

Skills

JAG accredited

GI endoscopy

Education

Postgraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

About us

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.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate 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.

Job 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

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.