Job summary
The Nurse Endoscopist is responsible for providing a high-quality, autonomous endoscopic service within the Endoscopy Unit. The post holder will independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures within their scope of practice.

The Nurse Endoscopist will contribute to service development, clinical governance, education, audit and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring care is evidence-based, safe and patient-centered.

Main duties of the job
Independently perform upper and/or lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, including:

• Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD)
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Colonoscopy (where appropriately accredited)

Obtain informed consent in accordance with Trust policies.

Undertake comprehensive patient assessment before, during and after procedures.

Recognise abnormalities and determine appropriate management plans.

Request and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.

Perform therapeutic procedures within competency and agreed scope of practice.

Manage clinical complications and emergency situations appropriately.

Communicate findings and outcomes effectively to patients and multidisciplinary teams.

Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.

About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job responsibilities
Job description and personal specification attached. Additional information available via contact details below

Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1) with current NMC registration.
• JETS Workforce certification or equivalent competency in endoscopy practice.
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Experience
Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in gastroenterology/endoscopy.
• Experience performing diagnostic endoscopic procedures independently.
• Experience in patient assessment and clinical decisionmaking.

Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential

• National endoscopy standards and JAG requirements
• Clinical governance and risk management principles.
• Management of endoscopy-related complications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and lifelong learning.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.