Job overview
Join us at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Endoscopy Department, where an exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical/Nurse Endoscopist.
Our JAG accredited unit, inclusive of the esteemed East Midlands Endoscopy Training Centre, offers a dynamic environment for professional growth. As a successful applicant, you'll have the chance to contribute to our renowned faculty, supported by our commitment to continuous learning and development.
This role calls for a skilled Endoscopist proficient in Upper & Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedures. With our focus on professional advancement, you'll collaborate closely with senior Nurse Endoscopists and clinical specialists, ensuring robust support for your ongoing development. Join our cohesive team of Nurse Endoscopists dedicated to mentorship and coaching across all disciplines within the endoscopy setting.
If you possess the requisite skills, seize this opportunity to thrive in a stimulating and supportive environment, advancing your career while making a meaningful impact in patient care.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Skilled in performing therapeutic endoscopy (eg EMR/ polypectomy)
- Evidence of effective leadership and developmental work undertaken
- Decision making skills/ problem solving skills
- Initiating and sustaining effective interpersonal and professional relationships
- Knowledge of both endoscopy Global Rating Scale (GRS) and JAG accreditation standards
- Organisational and management skills
- The ability to function as an effective team member
- Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to endoscopy
- Computer literacy
- Previous experience of formal/ informal teaching to patients and staff
- Audit and research knowledge
- Evidence of up to date knowledge base of professional and managerial issues in relation to endoscopy and the NHS
- Demonstrate understanding of relevant national strategy/ policy and how this relates to endoscopy
- Ability to facilitate professional growth in colleagues
- Effective project and change management
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Mandatory update
- Intermediate life support
- Continued professional development
- Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy
- Ability to work flexibly within working hours of department
Professional Qualification
Essential
- First level registered nurse
- Evidence of relevant training in upper and lower GI endoscopy.
- Teaching/ assessment/ mentorship qualification
- Evidence of continued personal professional development plan
Desirable
- Project management training/experience
- Post registration management and / or leadership course or evidence to demonstrate equivalent experience
- JAG accreditation as independent endoscopist for gastroscopy and colonoscopy
Special skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Insights into clinical governance and risk management
- Commitment to professional responsibilities
- Commitment to developing evidence based practice
- Awareness of the physical effort related to the practice environment
- Calm and effective under pressure
- Ability to think strategically
- Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
- Decision making skills
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service in conjunction with other members of the team
- Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates understanding of commitment to maintain own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal profile of competencies (portfolio)
- Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation
- Understanding of equal opportunities
Specialist Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge and expertise in upper and lower GI endoscopy
- Knowledge and experience of the principles of the administration of intravenous sedatives and their reversal agents
- Non-medical Independent or supplementary prescriber
- Competent in peripheral cannulation
- Specialist knowledge surrounding clinical examination and assessment
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
Desirable
- JAG accredited train the trainer qualification
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This advert is for Nurse Endoscopist with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in King's Mill Hospital. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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