# Clinical / Nurse Endoscopist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-endoscopist/af41b4de-5e65-4e46-adc0-2c69d028ff7c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-endoscopist/af41b4de-5e65-4e46-adc0-2c69d028ff7c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-06T14:12:52.412Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Woolwich_London/Lewisham_Greenwich_NHS_Trust/Surgery/Surgery-v8095604 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8095604?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has become available for an accredited Clinical / Nurse Endoscopist to join our established and highly regarded Endoscopy team. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a high quality, patient centered endoscopy service while supporting the ongoing development and growth of the service. The post holder will work closely with the Endoscopy Clinical Leads, Lead Clinical Endoscopist, Service Manager, and Matron to ensure the delivery of an effective, efficient, and patient-focused service. Care will be provided in accordance with agreed clinical protocols, guidelines, and pathways for patients undergoing gastrointestinal investigations. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and highly skilled endoscopy professionals, further develop their expertise, and gain additional endoscopic accreditation where appropriate. ### Main duties of the job Clinical/ Nurse Endoscopist play a vital role within the Endoscopy department, playing a key role in service improvement, maintaining clinical excellence, and ensuring national and local waiting time targets are achieved. They also contribute to delivering a positive patient experience and high standards of care for both current and future patients. This role is ideally suited to an accredited Upper GI Endoscopist and/or an endoscopist accredited in both upper and lower GI procedures. The post holder will undertake up to five endoscopy lists per week and, where appropriate, conduct follow up clinics to discuss investigation findings and management plans with patients. Working as an autonomous expert practitioner, the successful candidate will utilise advanced clinical knowledge and skills to independently perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and/or lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures on both sedated and non-sedated patients. They will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and patient safety. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Work as an autonomous expert practitioner, the successful candidate will utilise advanced clinical knowledge and skills to independently perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and/or lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures on both sedated and non-sedated patients. Use highly developed communication and interpersonal skills required     to disseminate sensitive and potentially complex information to various     patient groups. Work within defined clinical protocols and be responsible and                   accountable for a prescribed protocol driven clinical caseload receiving     referrals for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients who       present with GI symptoms. Deal with complex clinical situations – recognise and instigate treatment where appropriate in patients experiencing an adverse event or reaction and recognise limitations and seek advice when required Ensure details of procedure are accurately entered into computerised and paper records and results are communicated to the patients General Practitioner. To produce written clinical assessments in the medical notes, endoscopy reports and letters to GP and patients to inform the referring clinician and patient of diagnosis, rationale for prescribed plan of care and follow up. Contribute to developing clinical governance within the endoscopy team including undertaking quality improvements using audit findings ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Able to perform therapeutics, e.g. polypectomy (Level 1 & 2), band ligation, EMR, - 5 years post registration experience - Evidence of meeting /exceeding JAG KPI's - Understanding of JAG Accreditation standards for endoscopy services - Evidence of involvement in the training and development of staff **Desirable** - Evidence of conducting audits - Experience in planning activities and quality improvement projects ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Competent IT skills - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ### EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS **Essential** - JAG (Joint Advisory Group) Accredited - Non-medical prescribing - Evidence of academic achievement MSc or equivalent experience plus significant knowledge acquired over a significant period - Registered with relevant professional body **Desirable** - Train the trainer (TCT) - Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 340.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10432548) - [working at lgt (pdf, 4.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2533) - [candidates guidance on applying (pdf, 175.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2964) - [candidate guidance on the use of ai (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2978) - [visa and certificate of sponsorship information for applicants (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2936) ## 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.