Job summary
Closing Date: 21.07.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 22.07.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 28.07.25
Brief Description of the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Endoscopist role to join the Bradford Endoscopy team. Bowel Cancer Screening accredited Nurse Endoscopist would be more desirable to support Bowel Screening age extension program.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in developing and promoting Nurse led Endoscopy services in collaboration with the Clinical lead and Senior General Manager whilst working as an autonomous practitioner undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic investigations for patients requiring gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures.
The post holder will be working towards providing specialist knowledge, investigation and treatment in the diagnosis, management and clinical care of patients with upper and lower intestinal disease in due course.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate experience of working as Endoscopy nurse with an in depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group and high level knowledge of BSG, GRS and JAG standards.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate requires excellent organisational and communication skills, and must be committed to providing high quality care, supporting our Endoscopy Team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and at Airedale General Hospital, NHS as required.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details regarding the role. If you would like more information, or would like to visit the department, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate requires excellent organisational and communication skills, and must be committed to providing high quality care, supporting our Endoscopy Team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and at Airedale General Hospital, NHS as required.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details regarding the role. If you would like more information, or would like to visit the department, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin
- Experience working in an Endoscopy or Gastroenterology hospital setting
- Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting or responsibility for day-to-day supervision. Coordinating staff in a clinical setting or delivering delegated care to a group of patients undergoing clinical procedures.
- Be a reflective practitioner, keen to embrace new skill set and act as a pathfinder for their organisation.
- Knowledge of quality assurance, audit or research.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance, risk management and consent.
- Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity.
- Able to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge and understanding of policy development
Desirable
- Accredited Bowel Screening Program Endoscopist
Skills
Essential
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Power point, etc
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and able to make clinical judgements
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE, IOG etc
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Evidence of current CPD
- High level knowledge of BSG, GRS and JAG Standards.
- Evidence of comprehensive understanding of Gastrointestinal disease
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional health care qualification and registration with associated professional body
- BSc Nursing or equivalent evidence of study to degree level.
- Evidence of Non-Medical Prescribing certificate
- Teaching and assessing qualification ENB998, SLIP or equivalent.
- Evidence of or willing to work towards Train the Trainer qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin
- Experience working in an Endoscopy or Gastroenterology hospital setting
- Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting or responsibility for day-to-day supervision. Coordinating staff in a clinical setting or delivering delegated care to a group of patients undergoing clinical procedures.
- Be a reflective practitioner, keen to embrace new skill set and act as a pathfinder for their organisation.
- Knowledge of quality assurance, audit or research.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance, risk management and consent.
- Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity.
- Able to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge and understanding of policy development
Desirable
- Accredited Bowel Screening Program Endoscopist
Skills
Essential
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Power point, etc
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and able to make clinical judgements
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE, IOG etc
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Evidence of current CPD
- High level knowledge of BSG, GRS and JAG Standards.
- Evidence of comprehensive understanding of Gastrointestinal disease
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional health care qualification and registration with associated professional body
- BSc Nursing or equivalent evidence of study to degree level.
- Evidence of Non-Medical Prescribing certificate
- Teaching and assessing qualification ENB998, SLIP or equivalent.
- Evidence of or willing to work towards Train the Trainer qualification
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).
