Senior Nurse Endoscopist – GI Endoscopy Lead, Flexible

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; South Shields; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Nurse Endoscopist to provide expert endoscopy leadership and advanced clinical practice. You will lead development of nurse endoscopy, supervise a MDT, and ensure safe, high-quality GI services across the trust.

The role requires registration with the NMC, post-qualification endoscopy competency, and demonstrated service-improvement experience. A flexible weekly timetable supports service needs.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration and active practice.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Recognised endoscopy training with gastroscopy, sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy.
• Master’s degree or evidence of study at Master’s level.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of nurse endoscopy services with multidisciplinary teams.
• Undertake upper and lower GI endoscopy (gastroscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy).
• Provide clinical leadership and develop nurse endoscopy practice.
• Support service improvement and ensure safe, compassionate patient care.
• Work to an agreed job plan with flexible weekly timetable.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Leadership

Endoscopy knowledge

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Endoscopy training and competency

Postgraduate study or advanced clinical practice

Teaching/assessor qualification

Job description

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Nurse Endoscopist to provide expert endoscopy leadership and advanced clinical practice. You will lead development of nurse endoscopy, supervise a MDT, and ensure safe, high-quality GI services across the trust.

The role requires registration with the NMC, post-qualification endoscopy competency, and demonstrated service-improvement experience. A flexible weekly timetable supports service needs.