Job summary
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.

About us
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.

Job 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

• 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

• 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-Medical 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

• 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

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

Qualifications
Essential

• 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

• 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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).