Senior Clinical Nurse Endoscopist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Senior Clinical Endoscopist to lead our developing team of Clinical Endoscopists and assist in the continued development of the service.

The postholder will provide a clinical and leadership role in our endoscopy service for patients who are undergoing assessment and investigation for gastrointestinal disease.

You will be responsible for your own patient case load and work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinically effective and efficient care and treatment.

You will provide clinical leadership and have direct line management responsibility for our team of Clinical Endoscopists

You will also be an accredited Bowel Cancer Screener (or currently working towards accreditation).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate should be;

A fully trained Clinical Endoscopist able to complete Lower GI Endoscopic examinations and procedures.
Be an Independent non-Medical Prescriber.
An accredited Bowel Cancer Screener (or currently working towards accreditation).
Able to work in an autonomous and unsupervised capacity and have strong leadership skills.
Able perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures and follow agreed protocols.
Ensuring that the unit provides quality standards that meet Joint Advisory Group (JAG) requirements and the quality standards outlined in the Global rating Scale (GRS)
A leader to our team of Clinical Endoscopists across three different sites

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6218606-SCN-PSD

Job locations

York Hospital (with cross site working)

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

4 years post registration practice or significant experience in a senior nursing post in endoscopy
Minimum of 2 years* recent experience working as a nurse Endoscopist in a hospital setting - *Consideration would be given to any applicant who can demonstrate extensive expertise and experience gained in less time
Experience of team management
Experience of teaching
Experience of clinical audit
Achievement of high quality patient care through evidence based practice

Desirable

Line management experience
Understanding of wide ranging NHS policy, initiatives, national service frameworks etc in delivering patient centred care
Budget awareness
Experience of mentoring & assessing
Experience of research
Management of change

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with the NMC (level 1 or level 2)
Bowel Cancer Screening Accreditation
JAG accredited qualification for endoscopists role- Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy and Sigmoidoscopy (note: colonoscopy is essential) JAG accredited qualification for endoscopists role- Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy and Sigmoidoscopy (note: colonoscopy is essential)
Independent Nurse Prescribing Qualification (or willingness to work towards)
Evidence of continuing professional development
JETS accredited endoscopist

Desirable

Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject
Teaching qualification
Skilled trainer, mentor, supervisor or coach
IT/database qualification
Hold or be working towards a master's degree
Train the trainer JETS course

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

4 years post registration practice or significant experience in a senior nursing post in endoscopy
Minimum of 2 years* recent experience working as a nurse Endoscopist in a hospital setting - *Consideration would be given to any applicant who can demonstrate extensive expertise and experience gained in less time
Experience of team management
Experience of teaching
Experience of clinical audit
Achievement of high quality patient care through evidence based practice

Desirable

Line management experience
Understanding of wide ranging NHS policy, initiatives, national service frameworks etc in delivering patient centred care
Budget awareness
Experience of mentoring & assessing
Experience of research
Management of change

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with the NMC (level 1 or level 2)
Bowel Cancer Screening Accreditation
JAG accredited qualification for endoscopists role- Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy and Sigmoidoscopy (note: colonoscopy is essential) JAG accredited qualification for endoscopists role- Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy and Sigmoidoscopy (note: colonoscopy is essential)
Independent Nurse Prescribing Qualification (or willingness to work towards)
Evidence of continuing professional development
JETS accredited endoscopist

Desirable

Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject
Teaching qualification
Skilled trainer, mentor, supervisor or coach
IT/database qualification
Hold or be working towards a master's degree
Train the trainer JETS course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.