Senior Nurse Endoscopist

Liverpool University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nurse Endoscopist within the Gastroenterology department to lead autonomous endoscopy practice and deliver high-quality patient care. The post holder will be competent in performing lower GI endoscopy and will function as an autonomous clinical expert within GI Endoscopy, collaborating with the MDT.

You will perform endoscopy sessions, help meet national targets such as the 2 week cancer pathway and 18 week RTT, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with 1st level NHS qualifications.
• Health related degree or equivalent.
• Masters level qualification or equivalent.
• Endoscopy training certification.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 Work as an autonomous practitioner undertaking diagnostic & therapeutic investigations for GI endoscopy patients.
• Provide high standards of care and monitoring within Trust protocols.
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop nurse endoscopist services.
• Provide training and education to the team, patients and relatives.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Endoscopy procedures

Clinical governance

Education

RN 1st level

Health related Degree

Masters Level Qualification or equivalent

Endoscopy training certification

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Endoscopist within the Gastroenterology department to aid the delivery of the ever-developing Endoscopy Service. The post holder will be competent in performing lower GI Endoscopy and will be expected to work as an autonomous clinical expert within their field of competence in GI Endoscopy and work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team. Through the delivery of their own endoscopy sessions, the post holder will help in supporting the Trust in achieving national set targets, such as the 2 week cancer pathway and 18 week referral to treatment pathway

Main duties of the job

• To provide individual episodes of care to a client group based on assessment of physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs.


• To demonstrate a high level of clinical decision-making and an ability to monitor and improve standards of care. To work within his/her own scope of professional practice.


• To work closely with the multi-professional team to develop the nurse endoscopist service and provide expert nursing practice without direct medical supervision but within agreed Trust protocols.


• To work unsupervised in the provision of clinical care to patients


• To provide training and education to the multi-professional team, patients and their relatives.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.

Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year.

The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted: 19 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 287-RMED-423-26

Job locations: Royal Liverpool Hospital, Mount Vernon Street, Liverpool, L7 8YE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• 1:1 Work as an autonomous practitioner undertaking diagnostic & therapeutic investigations for patients requiring GI endoscopy procedures


• 1:2 To ensure these lists run efficiently and effectively


• 1:3 To act as an excellent role model and develop own clinical expertise keeping abreast of changing developments in endoscopy practice.


• 1:4 To provide quality patient standards in accordance with those identified in the GRS and JAG.


• 1:5 To ensure that families and carers are involved in the planning and provision of care where this is appropriate.


• 1:6 To develop mechanisms to monitor users perceptions of the service.


• 1:7 To participate in the formulation and development of clinical governance action plans.


• 1:8 To actively participate in the Endoscopy Users Group.


• 1:9 To ensure that nurse lead clinics are organised and run effectively.


• 1:10 To provide appropriate guidance regarding wellness, lifestyle, disease risks and potential changes in health status, including health awareness, screening and prevention.


• 1:11 To recognise and refer to appropriate primary care services for clients with acute/chronic conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RN 1st level


• Health related Degree


• Masters Level Qualification or equivalent


• Endoscopy training certification

Other specifications

Desirable

• Management/Leadership qualification

Experience

• Experience at senior nurse level.


• Significant Gastroenterology/Hepatology experience


• Recent experience of role development


• Experience of establishing positive working relationships with other disciplines.


• Experience of teaching at a clinical level

Knowledge

• Evidence of change management in clinical practice


• Clear understanding of Nursing and policy issues

Skills

• Demonstrate ability as expert role model.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

• Employer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


• Address: Royal Liverpool Hospital, Mount Vernon Street, Liverpool, L7 8YE, United Kingdom


• Employer's website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Assistant Director of Nursing, Amanda Mulhaney, [e-mail], 01517063141

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