Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Clinical Endoscopist to work within BCUHB North Wales. If you are looking for a new challenge in a job that will stretch and develop your clinical nursing, extended skills management and communication skills, then consider joining our highly motivated and dynamic team.

Preferably, we are seeking an experienced, well qualified person to join our multidisciplinary team. Requirements are for a fully trained, independent and JAG accredited Clinical Endoscopist. With independent, competent practice in lower and upper GI procedures. We would require evidence of a JAG portfolio and certificate. With a Masters in the relevant field or committed to completing a Masters Degree in the next 3 years. Opportunities for personal and professional development exist within the organisation.

We are reintroducing our JAG national training centre on one of our sites, one of only two across Wales. We are committed to developing our staff through the appraisal system and aim to provide a personal educational plan for all staff. We are friendly and offer a supportive working environment. We have strong Consultant mentoring of the developing Clinical Endoscopist role.

You will need an enthusiastic attitude towards new ways of working and be committed to providing the highest standards of care. The post includes 7 day working as the department progresses and expands.

Main duties of the job
The Post holder will:

• Work independently and unsupervised as an expert Advanced Practitioner in performing diagnostic Upper Oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopies (OGD), Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy on sedated and non sedated patients, and where applicable manage own caseload of patients through new and follow-up nurse-led clinics for patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms, with support from Gastroenterology Consultants.
• Exercise and demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgement, discretion and clinical decision making.
• Be responsible for diagnosing benign and malignant gastrointestinal conditions and discussing the findings of such examinations with the patients and for planning appropriate patient management.
• Be a highly experienced specialist advanced practitioner, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of Endoscopy Services, undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and will reflect the standards and targets laid down by the British Society of Gastroenterology, Joint Advisory Group and GRS.

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered healthcare professional (NMC or HCPC registration or other relevant registration e.g. PAMVR)
• Essential: Masters level education in advanced practice and/or endoscopy
• Essential: JAG accredited endoscopist
• Essential: Independent prescriber (to be achieved within 18 months of commencing post)
• Desirable: Mentoring / Teaching Qualification
• Desirable: JAG Train-the-Trainer course completed
• Desirable: Non-medical radiology referral certification (working towards)
• Desirable: Member of JAG ENDO faculty

Experience

• Essential: Overall understanding / nursing knowledge of gastrointestinal and colorectal nursing
• Essential: Evidence of professional/service development
• Essential: Sound experience of working within the endoscopy environment as a senior clinician
• Essential: Experience of JAG/GRS implementation
• Essential: Ability to prioritise workload and direct colleagues
• Essential: Ability to manage time effectively
• Essential: Ability to work within a large multidisciplinary team
• Essential: Ability to adapt to a changing working environment
• Essential: Confident IT skills
• Desirable: Experience working as a JAG accredited endoscopist

Aptitude and abilities

• Essential: Ability to cope with patients under extreme stress, both from clinical and social circumstances
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £58,379 to £65,723 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-NMR534-0926-A
Location: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD

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.

Contact
For questions about the job, contact Matron Natasha Griffiths, Natasha.Griffiths1@wales.nhs.uk, 03000847433.

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.