Job summary
Due to expansion of our service, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Endoscopist/Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our expanding Endoscopy Team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic practitioner to join our fantastic Clinical Endoscopist Team. You will be required to work autonomously performing diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower procedures, including TNE and Capsule Endoscopy, and with the opportunity to become a BCSP accredited colonoscopist. You will also deliver practitioner led clinics.
The successful applicant will be expected to be a JAG accredited trainer and to participate in the delivery of formal JAG courses, delivered at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust.
There is an expectation that the post holder will have a Masters qualification or will be enrolled on a Masters degree programme. They should be an Independent Prescriber or working towards this.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a role model for professional practice, exercising accountability and providing support and leadership within the Endoscopy Team. You will work closely with the consultant and nursing teams to provide high standards of patient care and achieve national targets to meet service needs and ensure JAG accreditation is maintained.
About us
We have two endoscopy units with a total of nine procedure rooms. The post holder will be expected to work at both sites, seven-day working will be required. Individuals will be encouraged to demonstrate practice and promote The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust in the national endoscopy / gastroenterology arena.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Professional/Technical Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- JAG Accredited upper and lower GI Endoscopist
- Evidence of continuing professional development/qualification relevant to area of speciality ENB A87/ENB D03 or equivalent HEE Clinical Endoscopist course
- JAG accredited trainer TGT or TCT
- Advanced physical assessment
- Nurse / AHP Independent prescriber
- Masters qualification or evidence of working at Masters level
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience to prepare for this post, this will include extensive experience and advanced knowledge within Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
- High level advanced clinical skills and knowledge
- Experience in teaching and training of staff
- Involvement in nursing audit and research
- An awareness and understanding of national and local issues relevant to speciality
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
- Understanding of national and local policy relating to speciality
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Experience performing endoscopic procedures
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust
- Evidence of advanced communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written. This will include evidence of breaking bad news
- Evidence of excellent patient documentation and record keeping skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with professional credibility
- Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment
- Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development
- Evidence of good IT skills including relevant NHS systems/JETS/NED and endoscopy reporting systems
Person Specification
Professional/Technical Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- JAG Accredited upper and lower GI Endoscopist
- Evidence of continuing professional development/qualification relevant to area of speciality ENB A87/ENB D03 or equivalent HEE Clinical Endoscopist course
- JAG accredited trainer TGT or TCT
- Advanced physical assessment
- Nurse / AHP Independent prescriber
- Masters qualification or evidence of working at Masters level
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience to prepare for this post, this will include extensive experience and advanced knowledge within Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
- High level advanced clinical skills and knowledge
- Experience in teaching and training of staff
- Involvement in nursing audit and research
- An awareness and understanding of national and local issues relevant to speciality
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
- Understanding of national and local policy relating to speciality
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Experience performing endoscopic procedures
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust
- Evidence of advanced communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written. This will include evidence of breaking bad news
- Evidence of excellent patient documentation and record keeping skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with professional credibility
- Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment
- Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development
- Evidence of good IT skills including relevant NHS systems/JETS/NED and endoscopy reporting systems
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.
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.
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
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (to include cross site working)
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
