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.

This post will also be considered as a developmental post starting at a band 7 with progression up to band 8a once the necessary knowledge, skills and accreditation have been obtained. This person would ideally have a background in Endoscopy, Gastroenterology or Colorectal nursing.

The Endoscopy service in West Herts comprises six state of the art Endoscopy rooms across two sites which include Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead 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

The post holder will be expected to carry out diagnostic, therapeutic and surveillance endoscopic procedures as well as cover nurse-led clinics.

Using advanced clinical skills, you will be assessing, diagnosing, treating and prescribing care plans for our patients. 

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

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