Senior Clinical Endoscopist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Clinical Endoscopist to join their dynamic team in the United Kingdom. This role entails performing upper and lower GI endoscopic procedures, guiding junior clinical staff, and actively contributing to service improvements in patient care. The Trust guarantees mentorship and support for your ongoing professional development, emphasizing a strong commitment to high-quality standards in an inclusive work environment. The position requires levels of expertise, independent prescribing capabilities, and opportunities for further skill acquisition.

Benefits

Professional development support

Flexible shift patterns

Opportunity to be involved in service development

Qualifications

• Autonomous independent practitioner managing their own caseload of patients.
• Experience in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Ability to supervise junior colleagues in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform upper and lower GI endoscopic procedures.
• Supervise junior staff and ensure high standards of patient care.
• Contribute to service development and audit activities.

Skills

Proficient in upper and lower GI endoscopic procedures

Independent prescriber

Experience in managing patient caseloads

Supervisory skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 7 (Masters) qualification

JAG TTT qualification

Job description

Join us at University Hospitals Of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust Endoscopy Department where an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Clinical Endoscopist to join our team.

This role calls for a skilled, experienced endoscopist who is proficient in both upper and lower GI endoscopic procedures and is an independent prescriber who is committed to improving patient outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our Clinical Endoscopist Team, we are committed to supporting your ongoing development within the role with support from Senior Clinical Endoscopists and clinical specialists to ensure you have dedicated clinical support and mentorship as you continue to develop your career and skills.

You will be working across our busy endoscopy units, both within the Trust Hospitals and the ‘UHL in the Community’ Hospitals and will expected to work a flexible shift pattern to cover weekdays, some weekends and evening lists. There is opportunity to learn new skills and contribute to service development whilst making a meaningful impact in patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in the rapid development of the endoscopy services across Leicester and Leicestershire.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic practitioner to join our Clinical Endoscopist Team. You will be an autonomous independent practitioner at the forefront of their speciality and profession, which will be used as the basis for original thinking, providing senior clinical expertise, excellence, leadership and development.

You will manage your own caseload of patients undertaking gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures to a JAG accredited standard depending on the needs of the service. You will be an independent prescriber, hold a JAG TTT qualification and be educated to Level 7 (Masters).

The role will provide support, expert advice, information, coaching, supervision, education and management to other staff as well as within the wider corporate and multi-disciplinary teams. The post holder will act as an excellent clinical role model and work continuously to improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework, assisting in aspects of audit in relation to both local and national criteria set of the development of Endoscopy Units including JAG and GRS requirements.

We offer a commitment to you to help you to continue your career development, offering to support your progression into other areas within endoscopy such as TNE, capsule endoscopy, outpatient clinics, service development etc.

Strategic Goals

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

Values

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake and develop the role of Clinical Endoscopist performing diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI procedures within agreed protocols, including the administration of intravenous sedation or Entonox.
• Assist in the Clinical Endoscopist-led telephone triage service as part of the wider transformation project for the 2WW lower gastrointestinal pathway.
• Ensure patients are suitable for clinical endoscopy. Discuss and inform the patient of indication for investigation and obtain informed consent through discussion, in accordance with UHL guidelines (local training programme available). Ensure all risks and benefits are understood, possible additional procedures are explained clearly and choice offered in relation to sedation/Entonox.
• Prescribe and administer IV sedation in line with local and national policy, maintaining safe, independent practice.
• Clinically supervise junior Clinical Endoscopists, other registrants, support workers and junior doctors in delivering care gastroenterology and endoscopy patients.
• Maintain accurate and legible medical and nursing records and ensure update of the endoscopy reporting system.
• Work in collaboration with the Service Manager, Clinicians, Matron, Lead Nurse Endoscopist and other Clinical Endoscopists on service strategy and development.
• Exercise professional accountability for management of a caseload of patients as appropriate within the speciality, delivering individualised and personalised care. Establish and run Clinical Endoscopist-led outpatient clinics working alongside clinicians.
• Develop, implement and regularly review treatment plans for all patients accessing the specialist clinical service. Establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and family during their treatment and care.
• Improve patient access to the specialist service by providing prompt early assessment, support, advice and implementation of treatments appropriate to the clinical condition.
• Develop in depth specialist clinical knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate care and advanced practice. Act as a source of referral to members of the MDT, other health professionals within the Trust and beyond.
• Promote high quality clinical care ensuring the use of evidence-based practice and clinical standards. Ensure that local / national guidelines & policies are disseminated and adopted within the speciality. Promote a culture of innovation and change to meet service need.
• Develop, review and update protocols for the Clinical Endoscopist-led service. Develop and influence policy-making and clinical guidelines internally and externally.
• Participate fully in audit and research activities to ensure appropriate, safe and evidence-based practice, both independently and in collaboration with lead clinicians.
• Promote the speciality by publishing and presenting innovations and research findings locally and nationally.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.