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Job summary

Main area
Endoscopy/ Gastroenterology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Permanent: Full time
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (seven day working including evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
Job ref
223-CEN-287
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (to include cross site working)
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£53,755 - £60,504 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Clinical Endoscopist / Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Job overview

Due to expansion of our service, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Endoscopist/Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our expanding Endoscopy Team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic practitioner to join our fantastic Clinical Endoscopist Team.  You will be required to work autonomously performing diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower procedures, including TNE and Capsule Endoscopy, and with the opportunity to become a BCSP accredited colonoscopist.  You will also deliver practitioner led clinics.

The successful applicant will be expected to be a JAG accredited trainer and to participate in the delivery of formal JAG courses, delivered at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust.

There is an expectation that the post holder will have a Masters qualification or will be enrolled on a Masters degree programme.  They should be an Independent Prescriber or working towards this. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a role model for professional practice, exercising accountability and providing support and leadership within the Endoscopy Team.  You will work closely with the consultant and nursing teams to provide high standards of patient care and achieve national targets to meet service needs and ensure JAG accreditation is maintained.

 

Working for our organisation

We have two endoscopy units with a total of nine procedure rooms.  The post holder will be expected to work at both sites, seven-day working will be required. Individuals will be encouraged to demonstrate practice and promote The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust in the national endoscopy / gastroenterology arena.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Professional/Technical Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • JAG Accredited upper and lower GI Endoscopist
  • Evidence of continuing professional development/qualification relevant to area of speciality ENB A87/ENB D03 or equivalent HEE Clinical Endoscopist course
  • JAG accredited trainer TGT or TCT
  • Advanced physical assessment
  • Nurse / AHP Independent prescriber
  • Masters qualification or evidence of working at Masters level
Desirable criteria
  • BCSP Colonoscopist

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Sufficient post registration experience to prepare for this post, this will include extensive experience and advanced knowledge within Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
  • High level advanced clinical skills and knowledge
  • Experience in teaching and training of staff
  • Involvement in nursing audit and research
  • An awareness and understanding of national and local issues relevant to speciality
  • Up to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
  • Understanding of national and local policy relating to speciality

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria
  • Experience performing endoscopic procedures
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust
  • Evidence of advanced communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written. This will include evidence of breaking bad news
  • Evidence of excellent patient documentation and record keeping skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with professional credibility
  • Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment
  • Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development
  • Evidence of good IT skills including relevant NHS systems/JETS/NED and endoscopy reporting systems

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Harnden
Job title
Lead Clinical Endoscopist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

For further details or an informal visit please contact:
Lead Clinical Endoscopists - 
Sarah Harnden - [email protected]
Paula Brayford - [email protected]
or Clinical Endoscopist Team on ext 3966 / 3141 / 2922

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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