An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Division of Surgery for an accredited Clinical / Nurse Endoscopist to join our well-established endoscopy team, providing excellent service. Clinical/Nurse Endoscopists play a vital role within the endoscopy unit, contributing to its strategic development to ensure outstanding care for current and future patients, while also ensuring that all national and local targets for waiting times are achieved, thereby promoting a positive patient experience.

The post holder will collaborate closely with the Clinical Directors, Lead Clinical Endoscopist, Service Manager, and Matron to provide the best possible service for patients accessing the service, following agreed protocols, guidelines, and pathways for patients undergoing GI investigations.

Main duties of the job

As an expert practitioner, the post holder will work autonomously and exercise a high level of clinical expertise to maintain clinical excellence. The role involves independently performing diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy on both sedated and non-sedated patients.

This position is ideal for a trained endoscopist with dual modality experience however, consideration will also be given to candidates accredited in either Upper GI or Lower GI endoscopy. The post holder is expected to perform up to a maximum of five endoscopy lists per week, along with follow-up clinics to inform patients of their endoscopic test results where appropriate.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development

Widening access (anchor institution) and employability

Improving the experience of staff with disability

Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development

Making equalities mainstream

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role has been specially designed for an accredited Clinical/Nurse Endoscopist with relevant experience in gastroenterology and colorectal cancer services. In return, you will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled endoscopists, further develop your skills, and support others in gaining additional accreditation as required.

Please note that this position may require some evening, weekend, and cross-site work to meet service needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• JAG accredited Nurse
• Endoscopist, with experience in upper GI endoscopy [including therapeutic interventions
• Non-medical prescribing

Desirable

• Masters' degree or equivalent
• Counselling skills
• certificate Experience in lower GI endoscopy
• Train the trainer (TCT) Level 1 & 2 polypectomy

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in Endoscopy/GI nursing at a senior level.
• GI/Surgical nursing experience Counselling skills and experience
• Experience in practice and service development, including nursing led services.

Desirable

• Cancer nursing
• Lead an audit and/or research study
• Caseload management

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communications skills Clinical decision-making skills in GI/colorectal disease management
• Experience o caseload management
• Experience in patient advocacy
• Ability to conduct own projects successfully and follow them through Proficient IT skills [including word, excel and patient administration systems]
• Experience in planning and delivering education programme

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Work autonomously Proven professional development

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital

lewisham High Street

london

SE13 6LH

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