SHSCT Nurse Endoscopist Nurse Band 7
Ref: 56029548

Branch: Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry (SHSCT)
Location: Daisy Hill Hosp-Main Building
Directorate: Adult Community and Acute Services
Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710)
Contract Type: Permanent
Opening date: 09/11/26
Closes: Tue, 24 November 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Interview Dates: To be confirmed.

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Job Description
Nurse Endoscopist
Band 7
Job Summary
The post holder will develop specific skills in diagnostic and therapeutic upper G.I. endoscopy, flexible and rigid sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy. The post holder will provide a clinical service on behalf of Consultants teams within agreed protocols.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of clinical advice to patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal disease, to their carers and to other members of the multidisciplinary team, to improve and maintain quality patient care. The post holder will establish and maintain relationships with a wide network of clinical and management colleagues, efficient use of resources and planning future service delivery.

Key Duties / Responsibilities
Clinical/Professional Practice

• Ensure care is delivered to a high standard of professional practice in accordance with The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives (2015).
• Adhere to DHSSPS and NMC guidelines for practice requirements and standards, for example, safe handling, administration, storage and custody of medicinal products.
• Develop protocols and guidelines for the clinical management of patients requiring flexible gastroscopy/sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy in conjunction with medical staff.
• Undertake clinical assessment/pre-assessment of the patient requiring endoscopy in collaboration with the medical staff.
• Undertake clinical validation for appropriateness of referrals for patients awaiting an endoscopic procedure in line with JAG/GRS requirements.
• To perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy on sedated and non-sedated patients, within agreed protocols and guidelines, with due regard to patient safety and safe use of equipment.
• Maintain a caseload of patients, organising systems and records to ensure appropriate follow up.
• Identify abnormalities, review histopathology reports and act according to protocols.
• Accurately record examination findings and where appropriate visual records should be included (e.g. image capture).
• Provide information to patients and relatives on endoscopic findings giving advice on further treatment and review.
• Ensure near misses, incidents and accidents are recorded, reported, investigated and learning disseminated as per HSC Trust policy.
• Ensure compliments and complaints are managed in line with HSC Trust policy including the dissemination of shared learning.

Education

• To be personally responsible for acquiring, developing and maintaining competencies and skills.
• To maintain own professional and personal development in accordance with The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives (NMC 2015)
• To utilise opportunities to maintain and advance current practice.
• To audit service provided and identify areas for further development including audits relating to the attainment and maintenance of JAG accreditation.
• Contribute to continuing education and professional development of basic and post basic nursing staff in endoscopy.
• To avail of regular opportunities to attend recognised meetings in endoscopy (ISG, BSG, NIENG) and courses in order to keep up to date with advances in techniques and equipment.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary case review (pathology, radiology) as required

Management

• To ensure up to date records of all patients seen and to maintain effective records management ensuring all documentation written or electronic is managed as per HSC Trust and The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives (2015).
• To ensure resources are used effectively, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• To demonstrate clinical leadership by initiating change and evaluating outcomes to improve client care.
• To promote professional practice to ensure the compliance of relevant legislation, The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives (NMC 2015), Trust and Unit Policies. To advise the Lead Nurse for Endoscopy on issues concerning professional practice.
• To promote positive relationships, ensuring effective communication between all parties involved in direct and indirect service provision.
• To provide leadership that enables professional decision making and effective team working.
• To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.

Research and Audit

• To ensure, where appropriate, that clinical practice reflects valid and current research findings.
• To participate in clinical research with due regard for Trust Ethical Committee requirements and where applicable adhering to correct recruitment procedures.
• To act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit, patient/client feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team.
• Identify opportunities for meaningful involvement of patients/clients and carers in relation to the development of care and services.
• Ensure effective systems are in place to gain patient/client and carers feedback on their experience of care.
• To act as a resource for research based information, for specific client group.

Human Resource Management Responsibilities

• Review individually, at least annually, the performance of immediately subordinate staff, provides guidance on personal development requirements and advises on and initiates, where appropriate, further training.
• Maintain staff relationships and morale amongst the staff reporting to him/her.
• Review the organisation plan and establishment level of the service for which he/she is responsible to ensure that each is consistent with achieving objectives, and recommend change where appropriate.
• Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within his/her control consistent with effective decision making, while retaining overall responsibility and accountability for results.
• Participate, as required, in the selection and appointment of staff reporting to him/her in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust.
• Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust.

Raising Concerns - Responsibilities

• The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.
• The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust's 'Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)' policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

General Requirements
The post holder will be required to:

• Ensure the Trust's policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
• Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.
• The HSC Code of Conduct for Employees sets out the standards of conduct expected of all staff in the Southern Health & Social Care Trust and outlines the standards of conduct and behaviours required during and after employment with the Trust. Professional staff are expected to also follow the code of conduct for their own professions.
• Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example: Smoke Free policy; IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct; standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour.
• Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.
• Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.
• All employees of the trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exception, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Acts 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trusts policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.
• Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, including full participation in KSF Development Reviews/appraisals, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.
• Represent the Trust's commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.
• Available / able to work any 5 days out of 7 over the 24 hour period, which may include on-call / stand-by / sleep-in duties, shifts, night duty, weekends and Public Holidays if required immediately on appointment or at a later stage following commencement in response to changing demands of the service.

This post may evolve over time and this Job Description will therefore be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

Personnel Specification
Job Title and Band: Nurse Endoscopist (Band 7)
Department / Directorate: Acute Services
Salary: £31,072 – £40,964 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Essential Criteria
Experience: 5 year's post registration experience, to include 3 years' experience gained in an Endoscopy Unit or related area.
Qualifications / Registration: Currently a Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult) on the Live NMC Register; have a Diploma/degree in Nursing/Specialist Practice; short course in Endoscopy and related procedures.
Other: Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.
Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. All staff are required to comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy. All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times.