Trainee Clinical Endoscopist /Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking enthusiastic Trainee Clinical Endoscopists or Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join their expanding Endoscopy Team. This role offers the chance to undertake Masters level training and competency-based assessment, leading to a Band 8a position. Successful candidates will perform a variety of endoscopic procedures while maintaining high standards of patient care. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this organization values collaboration and continuous improvement, making it an exciting place to grow your career in advanced nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Masters level training and competency-based assessment for Clinical Endoscopist.
• Completion of academic GI modules and in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures such as colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and PEG-related procedures.
• Exercise accountability and provide support within the Endoscopy Team.

Skills

Colonoscopy

Gastroscopy

TNE

Capsule Endoscopy

PEG-related Procedures

Non-medical Prescribing

Education

Masters Degree in Advanced Nursing Practice

Job description

Trainee Clinical Endoscopist / Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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Job Overview

Due to expansion of our service, we are offering an exciting opportunity for two Trainee Clinical Endoscopists / Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join our expanding Endoscopy Team.

This is a trainee Band 7 post with an opportunity for a Clinical Endoscopist (CE) to undertake Masters level training and competency-based assessment to function as a Band 7 Clinical Endoscopist. The successful candidate will complete academic GI modules and in-house training, then be signed off as competent to move from Band 7 to Band 8a. They will also enroll in and complete a Masters degree in advanced nursing practice, including non-medical prescribing.

Main duties of the job

We seek an enthusiastic practitioner to join our Clinical Endoscopist Team. Upon training, you will work autonomously performing procedures such as colonoscopy, gastroscopy, TNE, capsule endoscopy, and PEG-related procedures. You will eventually run practitioner-led clinics.

The post holder will be a role model, exercising accountability, providing support and leadership within the Endoscopy Team. You will work closely with consultants and nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care, meet national targets, and ensure JAG accreditation.

Once competent, the post holder is expected to be a JAG-accredited trainer and participate in delivering JAG courses at The Royal Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust.

Working for your organisation

Our Values:

• Partnering: working effectively with patients, families, colleagues, the health system, universities, and stakeholders.
• Ambitious: setting and achieving high standards, embracing innovation for continuous improvement.
• Caring: showing compassion, respect, and empathy for patients and staff.
• Trusted: being open, transparent, reliable, and committed to excellent care.

We operate two endoscopy units with nine procedure rooms. The post requires working at both sites, with seven-day working expected.