Job summary
Closing Date:27.10.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 28.10.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing03.11.25
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Endoscopist to join our friendly and expanding Endoscopy team.
You will play a vital role in delivering high quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services, ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and timely care. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy, modern unit with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.
Why join us?
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A brand-new, state-of-the-art Endoscopy Unit is opening soon, designed with all the latest facilities and modern conveniences to support both patients and staff.
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A supportive multidisciplinary environment with excellent clinical leadership.
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Access to professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
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Flexible working arrangements where possibe
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About you:
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You will be a trained and JAG-accredited Clinical Endoscopist.
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You have proven experience in performing colonoscopy and/or gastroscopy.
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You work well independently and collaboratively within a team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join BTHFT at a time of growth and continued investment in Endoscopy services. If you are passionate about making a difference to patient outcomes and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Endoscopist at BTHFT, you'll be at the heart of our busy and growing Endoscopy service, helping us deliver the very best care to our patients. No two days are the same, but your role will include:
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Carrying out a range of diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopy procedures to the highest standards.
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Providing safe, compassionate, and patient focused care that makes a real difference to peoples lives
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Working alongside a supportive team of consultants, nurses, and other professionals in a truly collaborative environment
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Taking part in quality improvement, audits, and service development your ideas will help us innovate and grow
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Supporting, mentoring, and inspiring colleagues and trainees to develop their skills
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Contributing to a culture where patient safety, learning, and excellence is at the forefront.
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
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
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).
