Clinical Endoscopist Upper GI/Lower GI Endoscopy

Job description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated, autonomous and enthusiastic Clinical Endoscopist to join us in the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Service at Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust.

This is a full time, senior nursing post, the requirement of which will be to perform high quality Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy and Flexible sigmoidoscopy within a high-volume endoscopy service.

The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of a safe, efficient and patient-centred service within Endoscopy and Gastroenterology within our well-established Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Team, which includes a Nurse Consultant, Clinical Endoscopist, IBD, Lower GI STT and Upper GI cancer CNS's

Main duties of the job

The provision of a high standard of individualised holistic patient care to all patients attending the endoscopy unit and Gastroenterology Service.

Performing endoscopy procedures which will include diagnostic upper and/or lower GI endoscopy in line with the BSG, ACPGBI and AUGIS guidance on the scope of professional practice for clinical endoscopists and to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team.

Attendance at MDT meetings in colorectal, hepatobiliary and upper GI.

The candidate will be expected to autonomously manage a caseload of patients using advanced assessment skills within the Gastroenterology Service, including face to face and virtual Nurse-Led clinics within the sub-specialities of upper gastro-intestinal, hepatobiliary and lower GI disease to support in the delivery of new and patient follow up in both routine and Faster Diagnosis Standard pathways.

To provide training of other Clinical Endoscopists, medical and/or surgical trainees.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience as a trainee or trained clinical Endoscopist in an acute Trust setting.
• Relevant experience with leadership/management experience.
• Experience working in endoscopy and gastroenterology

Skills

Essential criteria

• JAG accreditation to undertake upper and/or lower GI endoscopy.
• Advanced assessment skills in clinical practice including history-taking, physical assessment and managing clinical complexity.
• Be a Non-Mical Prescriber having undertaken the V300
• Expert knowledge and ability to undertake upper and lower endoscopic procedures
• Know when to call for assistance during an endoscopy by assessing the pt and the procedure.
• Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified.
• Can show a non-judgemental approach to patient care.
• Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
• The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
• Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
• Ability to self-reflect, carry out responsibilities of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
• Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others.

Desirable criteria

• Broad understanding of healthcare provision with an awareness and appreciation of current issues of working within the Endoscopy Service
• Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
• Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Can demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging health care issues. Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse who has completed Clinical Endoscopist training and is now independent in upper and /or lower GI endoscopy
• Educated to master's level as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Non-Medical Prescriber V300

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements.
• Ability to identify and act when own or other's undermines equality and diversity.
• To be fully compliant with the flexibility of the service and understands to need to work in another local unit

Visa Sponsorship Information

This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

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Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.

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