# Clinical Endoscopist – Bowel Screening Colonoscopist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-endoscopist-bowel-screening-colonoscopist/5f5685f6-0295-468c-b1ed-aca7cb70b8fd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-endoscopist-bowel-screening-colonoscopist/5f5685f6-0295-468c-b1ed-aca7cb70b8fd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - **Location:** Wrexham Maelor Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Endoscopist - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £67,583 - £78,530 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-16T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-02T11:43:18.112Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Wrexham/Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board/Endoscopy/Endoscopy-v8241506 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8241506?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking to appoint an influential and transformational Clinical Endoscopist – Bowel Screening for the Endoscopy Service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. We are inviting applications from experienced Clinical Endoscopists with proven competence in undertaking a range of diagnostic procedures to support the service in developing the speciality. Wrexham Maelor Hospital is the JAG national training centre and one of only two across Wales. We are committed to developing our staff through the appraisal system and aim to provide a personal educational plan for all staff. We are friendly and offer a supportive working environment. As a Clinical Endoscopist you will have a key role in the provision of clinical services and training of staff working within Endoscopy in conjunction with the clinical and management team. The successful candidate will also be a key team member for the delivery of JAG and GRS standards including the implementation of improved clinical pathways and driving innovation through the use of research and audit. You will need an enthusiastic attitude towards new ways of working and be committed to providing the highest standards of care. The post includes 7 day working as the department progresses and expands. ### Main duties of the job Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for full details The post holder will be a clinical expert in the field of Endoscopy and will practice at an advanced clinical level and exercise high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. The post holder will provide clinical leadership, expert practice, and advanced knowledge, integrating research evidence into practice and contributing to/leading on research in this clinical field. The post holder will monitor and improve standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit, identifying quality improvement and research questions, disseminating research findings, national guidelines and promoting their translation into practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. The post holder will maintain and further develop a local and national profile as a Clinical Endoscopist by being a creative and innovative leader in developing services for this patient group. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are desirable ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of meeting/exceeding screening colonoscopy Assessment and Approval guidance - Level 2 and above polypectomy skills and experience - Facilitating learning via a variety of teaching and educational methods - Evidence of conducting audits - Involved in research and or Quality Improvement activity - Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting with multidisciplinary working - Haemostatic techniques for the treatment of post- polypectomy bleeding - Administration of IV conscious sedation - Able to administer appropriate antidotes in case of complications, including initiating emergency response pathways and delivering Intermediate Life Support - Analytical skills - IT skills (familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and local Patient Administration Systems) **Desirable** - Previous experience as an accredited Screening Colonoscopist - Evidence of conducting research and/or changing practice ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered healthcare professional: e.g., NMC or HCPC registration (or other relevant registration e.g., PAMVR) - MSc or equivalent experience plus significant knowledge acquired over a significant period - BSW Accredited Screening Colonoscopist - Independent Prescriber **Desirable** - Teaching Qualification. - Train The Colonoscopy Trainer (TCT) or Train The Endoscopist Trainer (TET) Course ### Aptitube and abilities **Essential** - Working independently and within teams - Patient advocacy - Able to communicate highly sensitive and highly complex information Experienced at delivering bad news (e.g., cancer diagnosis). - Excellent written and communication skills - Excellent time management skills - Customer care skills - Presentation skills - Personal integrity and credibility - Approachable - Committed to achieving organisational and departmental vision and goals - Can operate within a normal climate of change and uncertainty - Patient focused - Creates culture and environment to deliver best patient experience of care and treatment - Works flexibly across all sites **Desirable** - Counselling skills. - Representation within departmental and higher-level meetings / committees - Service development lead - Project management lead - Influence and negotiating skills - Faculty teacher/trainer - Ability to speak Welsh ## Documents - [oh form (docx, 103.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10582858) - [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220) - [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937) - [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 664.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10553046) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 752.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10574837) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.