We have an exciting opportunity for a None Medical Endoscopist within the Northern Care Alliance working across all Endoscopy Units.

The successful candidate will be required to work as an independent expert practitioner who is competent in both upper and lower endoscopy procedures.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work alongside the None Medical Endoscopists working within the Norther Care Alliance. The successful candidate will be required to work across the Endoscopy Units within the NCA providing Endoscopy lists to patients.

The post holder will work independently as an expert practitioner, exercising advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in the clinical area.

The post holder will provide expert clinical skills and advice demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the client group.

The post holder will monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through supervision of practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) provide specialist advice on the management of patients as delegated by the consultant team.

The post holder will lead the implementation of relevant research into practice contributing to the further development of the evidence base through research and audit.

The post holder will contribute to clinical governance within the service by leading audit and research as part of the MDT within the area of expertise. The post holder will be an integral part of the training and education of other endoscopists.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC Pin within the next 2-3 months. Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.

This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience

Person Specification

Qualifcation

Essential

• Qualified Non Medical Endoscopist

Desirable

• Speciality related masters degree
• Competent in performing OGD's, flexible sigmoidooscopies and colonoscopies
• Train the trainer for Endoscopy

Qualifcation

Essential

• None Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• Completed the conscious sedation course

Application and interview

Essential

• NMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised post graduate teaching qualification

Assessment

Essential

• Must satisfy the JAG outcomes

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Care Organisation

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

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