Nurse Endoscopist

Job overview

This position is full time 37.5 hrs per week offering flexible working Monday – Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm and offered at a band 8a for a fully JAG accredited Nurse Endoscopist independent in colonoscopy. JAG accreditation in gastroscopy is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out diagnostic and surveillance endoscopic procedures as well as cover nurse-led clinics.

We are looking for an established Nurse Endoscopist who is forward thinking, motivated and committed to join our expanding team within our JAG accredited Endoscopy service..

The Endoscopy service  comprises seven state of the art Endoscopy rooms across two sites which include New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital. Both units are fully JAG accredited. We have a well-established team of Nurse Endoscopists who work closely with the Gastroenterology Consultants and wider MDT to deliver a range of services.

Main duties of the job

Working within Hospital and Departmental guidance, policy and protocols undertake endoscopy procedures and be aware of the associated responsibilities and accountabilities.

Perform advanced and specialised clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of endoscopy patients.

Administer conscious sedation/local anaesthesia within agreed protocols to patients requiring Endoscopy in line with the Nurse Prescribers course.

Interpret screening and diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate results and revise the plan of care where appropriate and consult/refer when needed.

Support the Endoscopy Management Team in developing the service considering service improvements to support the patient pathway and the Trust directives for endoscopy services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working within Hospital and Departmental guidance, policy and protocols undertake endoscopy procedures and be aware of the associated responsibilities and accountabilities.

Perform advanced and specialised clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of endoscopy patients.

Administer conscious sedation/local anaesthesia within agreed protocols to patients requiring Endoscopy in line with the Nurse Prescribers course.

Interpret screening and diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate results and revise the plan of care where appropriate and consult/refer when needed.

Support the Endoscopy Management Team in developing the service considering service improvements to support the patient pathway and the Trust directives for endoscopy services.