# Trainee Nurse Endoscopist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-nurse-endoscopist/963c7d2c-53c9-4c57-8679-9cf093157cf4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-nurse-endoscopist/963c7d2c-53c9-4c57-8679-9cf093157cf4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sutton In Ashfield - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T12:01:44.056Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Sutton_Ashfield/Sherwood_Forest_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Gastroenterology/Gastroenterology-v8017014 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8017014?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Band 6 Trainee Practitioner - Endoscopy (Band 6 during Training phase - progressing to Band 8A) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated GI nurse to undergo training as a Nurse Endoscopist working within the Endoscopy Department at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Endoscopy Department is a JAG accredited unit which also incorporates the East Midlands Endoscopy Training Centre. The Training Centre is highly respected in the delivery of JAG accredited courses, both nationally and locally. ### Main duties of the job The post requires a competent and skilled GI nurse to perform Upper & Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedure on regular designated endoscopy training lists. The post holder will receive internal and external training and assessment in accordance with JAG and Trust guidelines. The successful candidate will have the following: - Post registration to include experience of endoscopy procedures - Qualified to degree level or evidence of higher education/willingness to undertake - Current NMC Registration If you have the skills and the qualifications to fulfil this post, you will be well supported in your professional development working closely with the senior Nurse Endoscopists and other clinical specialists within the department. You will join a high functioning team of Nurse Endoscopists who are committed to mentoring and coaching. You will maintain a structured theoretical portfolio, with regular assessments alongside your clinical development ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities During the training contract you will undertake the following: - 2 training lists per week - 2 sessions of directed study per week - V300 Non-Medical Prescribing Course - Advanced Physical Assessment and Consultation Skills Course - Endoscopy Mandatory Courses for Upper and Lower GI - Advanced Communication Skills Training. Post training you will progress to becoming an Independent Endoscopic Practitioner responsible for senior decision making, patient pathways and managing your own caseload. To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. ## Job Details Band 6 Trainee Practitioner - Endoscopy (Band 6 during Training phase - progressing to Band 8A) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated GI nurse to undergo training as a Nurse Endoscopist working within the Endoscopy Department at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Endoscopy Department is a JAG accredited unit which also incorporates the East Midlands Endoscopy Training Centre. The Training Centre is highly respected in the delivery of JAG accredited courses, both nationally and locally. ## Job Description The post requires a competent and skilled GI nurse to perform Upper & Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedure on regular designated endoscopy training lists. The post holder will receive internal and external training and assessment in accordance with JAG and Trust guidelines. The successful candidate will have the following: Post registration to include experience of endoscopy procedures Qualified to degree level or evidence of higher education/willingness to undertake Current NMC Registration If you have the skills and the qualifications to fulfil this post, you will be well supported in your professional development working closely with the senior Nurse Endoscopists and other clinical specialists within the department. You will join a high functioning team of Nurse Endoscopists who are committed to mentoring and coaching. You will maintain a structured theoretical portfolio, with regular assessments alongside your clinical development ## Responsibilities During the training contract you will undertake the following: 2 training lists per week 2 sessions of directed study per week V300 Non-Medical Prescribing Course Advanced Physical Assessment and Consultation Skills Course Endoscopy Mandatory Courses for Upper and Lower GI Advanced Communication Skills Training. Post training you will progress to becoming an Independent Endoscopic Practitioner responsible for senior decision making, patient pathways and managing your own caseload. To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum of 3 years’ post registration experience - Proven decision-making skills at senior level - Demonstrates ability to prioritise work according to changing or emergency situations. - Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy - Demonstrates a passion for clinical care - May manage consumables/equipment relating to specialist area of practice. Frequent handling of expensive equipment ### Qualifications **Essential** - Current NMC registration - 1st level degree or equivalent in health/nursing related studies or equivalent experience - Commitment to clinical development/ongoing education **Desirable** - Masters degree or working towards - Teaching & Assessing qualification - Immediate life support training - Non-Medical Prescribing ### Further Training **Essential** - Evidence of post-basic Endoscopy education. **Desirable** - ECDL ### Knowledge Requirements **Essential** - Excellent communication and listening skills. - Specialist knowledge and expertise in Endoscopy nursing - Good computer skills. Good interpersonal and organisational skills - Physically able to perform the requirements of the role utilising excellent hand, eye and sensory skills plus physical skills where accuracy is required e.g. performing Endoscopic procedures, administration of intra-venous drugs, taking biopsies - Able to establish and maintain relationships within the healthcare team - Able to negotiate, persuade, motivate and reassure others - Demonstrated ability to work within a team - Ability to work across professional boundaries ### Contractual Requirements **Essential** - Continued professional development - Ability to work unsupervised - The post holder must have regular access to transport to meet the demands of the role - DBS clearance - Flexible and adaptable to service needs including working evenings and weekends ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 248.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10334494) - [benefits leaflet (pdf, 834.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2702) - [application guide (pdf, 584.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2448) - [our staff networks (pdf, 810.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2938) - [nursing, midwifery & ahp strategy 25-28 (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2492) ## 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.