Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 389-25-7267735
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bradford Royal Infirmary / Airedale General Hospital
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse Endosocpist
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
Closing Date: 21.07.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 22.07.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 28.07.25
Brief Description of the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Endoscopist role to join the Bradford Endoscopy team. Bowel Cancer Screening accredited Nurse Endoscopist would be more desirable to support Bowel Screening age extension program.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in developing and promoting Nurse led Endoscopy services in collaboration with the Clinical lead and Senior General Manager whilst working as an autonomous practitioner undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic investigations for patients requiring gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures.
The post holder will be working towards providing specialist knowledge, investigation and treatment in the diagnosis, management and clinical care of patients with upper and lower intestinal disease in due course.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate experience of working as Endoscopy nurse with an in depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group and high level knowledge of BSG, GRS and JAG standards.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate requires excellent organisational and communication skills, and must be committed to providing high quality care, supporting our Endoscopy Team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and at Airedale General Hospital, NHS as required.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details regarding the role. If you would like more information, or would like to visit the department, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin
- Experience working in an Endoscopy or Gastroenterology hospital setting
- Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting or responsibility for day-to-day supervision. Coordinating staff in a clinical setting or delivering delegated care to a group of patients undergoing clinical procedures.
- Be a reflective practitioner, keen to embrace new skill set and act as a pathfinder for their organisation.
- Knowledge of quality assurance, audit or research.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance, risk management and consent.
- Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity.
- Able to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge and understanding of policy development
Desirable criteria
- Accredited Bowel Screening Program Endoscopist
Skills
Essential criteria
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate – ability to use Word/Excel/Power point, etc
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and able to make clinical judgements
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE, IOG etc
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Evidence of current CPD
- High level knowledge of BSG, GRS and JAG Standards.
- Evidence of comprehensive understanding of Gastrointestinal disease
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional health care qualification and registration with associated professional body
- BSc Nursing or equivalent evidence of study to degree level.
- Evidence of Non-Medical Prescribing certificate
- Teaching and assessing qualification ENB998, SLIP or equivalent.
- Evidence of or willing to work towards Train the Trainer qualification
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jeanne Poblacion
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07970357111
- Additional information
Anthony Doggett, Program Manager
Mobile: 07583074036
Email: [email protected]
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