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Part time - 10 hours per week

The C&W hospital has a strong Endoscopy service. The team is led by Endoscopy Lead Nurse and Consultant Clinical Lead who work alongside the clinical and management teams. Our Endoscopy is JAG accredited with up to date modern equipment and friendly staff. There is strong multi-disciplinary working and close links with other providers. We provide a range of gastrointestinal procedures in 4 well equipped endoscopy rooms. We run 5 day service including out of hours support to the Gastroenterology team for gastrointestinal bleeds.

If you think you have what it takes to work in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same then this could be the opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Sister / Charge Nurse. They will be role model the identified Trust values at all times.

They will take responsibility for making accurate patient observations, completing medical history, giving medication advice to all patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and act appropriately to abnormal pathology results.

Expected to support the team in delivering safe, high quality and dignified care. They will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure a seamless, co-ordinated and timely approach to Endoscopy service.

The post holder will ensure that all activities are carried out within Chelsea and Westminster Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust policies and guidelines and promote the objectives of the Trust's Nursing Vision and Strategy.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

289-CS-62

Job locations

Chelsea & Westminster Hopsital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Job description Job responsibilities

Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives

To perform pre-assessment and/ or related tests for patients who are going to have Endoscopy procedures.

Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area

Able to learn and assist in interventional procedures like ERCP, EUS, stent insertions, dilatations, EBUS etc.

Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy

Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives

Coordinate discharges and transfers, promoting timely and safe processes for them

Ensure that patient flow and the management of beds is effective and safe

Ensure the delivery of high quality end of life care in line with national pathways, e.g. Liverpool Care Pathway, through the provision of holistic palliative and terminal care

Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients

Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required

Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values

Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices

Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care

Coordinate and manage nurse led clinics where appropriate

Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate

Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives

Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience

Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives

Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values

Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention

Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues

Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others

Job description Job responsibilities

Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives

To perform pre-assessment and/ or related tests for patients who are going to have Endoscopy procedures.

Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area

Able to learn and assist in interventional procedures like ERCP, EUS, stent insertions, dilatations, EBUS etc.

Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy

Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives

Coordinate discharges and transfers, promoting timely and safe processes for them

Ensure that patient flow and the management of beds is effective and safe

Ensure the delivery of high quality end of life care in line with national pathways, e.g. Liverpool Care Pathway, through the provision of holistic palliative and terminal care

Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients

Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required

Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values

Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices

Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care

Coordinate and manage nurse led clinics where appropriate

Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate

Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives

Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience

Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives

Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values

Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention

Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues

Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Post registrations experience within Endoscopy speciality
• Significant endoscopy experience in pre-assessment and Recovery
• Relevant Experience at band 6 or senior band 5 level

Desirable

• Expert at assisting with variety of endoscopy procedures e.g. ERCP, EUS
• Experience in developing clinical standards, protocols and guidelines
• Ability to lead a procedure room co-ordinate session. Wide variety of clinical experience.
• Experience in research

Education and qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Degree /Dip HE
• Professional knowledge acquired by specialist course or equivalent experience
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Skills and knowledge Essential

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management E
• Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area
• Proven clinical skills and related knowledge in relevant area

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Post registrations experience within Endoscopy speciality
• Significant endoscopy experience in pre-assessment and Recovery
• Relevant Experience at band 6 or senior band 5 level

Desirable

• Expert at assisting with variety of endoscopy procedures e.g. ERCP, EUS
• Experience in developing clinical standards, protocols and guidelines
• Ability to lead a procedure room co-ordinate session. Wide variety of clinical experience.
• Experience in research

Education and qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Degree /Dip HE
• Professional knowledge acquired by specialist course or equivalent experience
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Skills and knowledge Essential

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management E
• Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area
• Proven clinical skills and related knowledge in relevant area

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster Hopsital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster Hopsital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)