Trainee Clinical Endoscopist

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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Job summary

UHNM are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Endoscopist or Trainee to work across our sites. Our endoscopy departments consist of ten endoscopy rooms at present, increasing to 15 with the opening of a new CDC and we have a mix of medical Endoscopists and Clinical Endoscopists . You would be joining us at an exciting time. Our services are expanding and developing to ensure sustainable patient care, in a time where there is higher demand than ever before.

We welcome applications from Registered Nurses currently working at Band 6 level and above.

Main duties of the job

To work as an independent Endoscopy Practitioner, undertaking independent upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies.

Working in a team of 7 whilst supporting junior endoscopy practitioners

To support both JAG accredited endoscopy units in learning and experience helping to maintain excellent standards and to further develop these areas for future innovations.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6319565

Job locations

Royal Stoke/County/CDC Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NMC
  • Degree in nursing
  • Teaching qualification

Desirable

  • Masters study
  • Health assessment
  • Nurse prescribing

Experience

Essential

  • 3yrs post qualification
  • Working at band 6 level

Desirable

  • 2 yrs endoscopy
  • JAG accredited endoscopist upper and lower GI endoscopist
  • JAG accredited trainer TGT or TCT
  • Independent at trans nasal endoscopy
  • BCSP accredited
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NMC
  • Degree in nursing
  • Teaching qualification

Desirable

  • Masters study
  • Health assessment
  • Nurse prescribing

Experience

Essential

  • 3yrs post qualification
  • Working at band 6 level

Desirable

  • 2 yrs endoscopy
  • JAG accredited endoscopist upper and lower GI endoscopist
  • JAG accredited trainer TGT or TCT
  • Independent at trans nasal endoscopy
  • BCSP accredited

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke/County/CDC Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke/County/CDC Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Clinical Nurse Endoscopist

Sarah Hoole

sarah.hoole@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782715444

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6319565

Job locations

Royal Stoke/County/CDC Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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