Job summary
We are looking for a JAG accredited Clinical Endoscopist to join our team. You would be expected to travel trust wide to provide a flexible 7 day endoscopy service in upper and / or lower GI undertaking therapeutic work that is within your sphere of competence.
You will also be expected to participate in related nurse led services and audit and research.
Main duties of the job
Provide safe and appropriate upper and/or lower GI endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under local or intravenous sedation, referring on for further tests as appropriate
Work in line with the latest national guidance, according to level of competency
Support and facilitate the training of other endoscopists and endoscopy teams across the trust
Act as a clinical resource for endoscopy and other teams
Undertake training in therapeutics and/or other GI modalities if not already accredited in both upper and lower GI
Participate in nurse led services
Participate in audit and research and the review and development of local protocols and polices
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse or allied health professional
- Master's level study or equivalent level of specialist experience
- JAG accreditation in colonoscopy and/or OGD
- Evidence of teaching, assessment and supervision skills
- Sedation training certificate or willingness to complete
- Immediate Life Support training or willingness to complete
Desirable
- JAG accredited train the trainer qualification
- Independent Prescribing Certificate
- IR(ME)R qualified
- Advanced communication skills training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit and research
- Evidence of experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Evidence of implementing or managing change
- Evidence of development of protocols and policies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with Trust framework
- In depth knowledge of the GI tract and related pathology
- Knowledge of the initial treatment/management of upper/ lower GI conditions
- Consistently meets JAG KPIs for colonoscopy and or OGD
Specific requirements
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Ability to travel across the trust and adapt to a flexible working pattern
- Knowledge of the process for decontamination of endoscopes
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure whilst delivering a high quality service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse or allied health professional
- Master's level study or equivalent level of specialist experience
- JAG accreditation in colonoscopy and/or OGD
- Evidence of teaching, assessment and supervision skills
- Sedation training certificate or willingness to complete
- Immediate Life Support training or willingness to complete
Desirable
- JAG accredited train the trainer qualification
- Independent Prescribing Certificate
- IR(ME)R qualified
- Advanced communication skills training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit and research
- Evidence of experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Evidence of implementing or managing change
- Evidence of development of protocols and policies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with Trust framework
- In depth knowledge of the GI tract and related pathology
- Knowledge of the initial treatment/management of upper/ lower GI conditions
- Consistently meets JAG KPIs for colonoscopy and or OGD
Specific requirements
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Ability to travel across the trust and adapt to a flexible working pattern
- Knowledge of the process for decontamination of endoscopes
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure whilst delivering a high quality service
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
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust
Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
Employer's website
https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
