Senior Endoscopy Advanced Practitioner (JAG Accredited)

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is seeking a Clinical Endoscopist to join our advanced endoscopy team to perform diagnostic OGDs, Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, and to lead nurse-led clinics for patients with GI symptoms.

The post requires extensive endoscopy experience with JAG accreditation preferred. Welsh language ability is desirable; applicants comfortable with Welsh or English are welcome.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional (NMC/HCPC or equivalent).
• Masters level education in advanced practice and/or endoscopy.
• JAG accredited endoscopist.
• Independent prescriber to be achieved within 18 months of commencing post.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic Upper Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopies (OGD), Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy on sedated and non-sedated patients; manage own caseload via nurse-led clinics.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical judgement and plan patient management; reflect standards and targets of BSG, JAG and GRS.

Skills

Experience with endoscopy procedures

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary

Welsh language ability (desirable)

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Masters level education in advanced practice/endoscopy

JAG accredited endoscopist

Independent prescriber (within 18 months)

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is seeking a Clinical Endoscopist to join our advanced endoscopy team to perform diagnostic OGDs, Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, and to lead nurse-led clinics for patients with GI symptoms.

The post requires extensive endoscopy experience with JAG accreditation preferred. Welsh language ability is desirable; applicants comfortable with Welsh or English are welcome.