Nurse Endoscopist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Nurse Endoscopist to join our Endoscopy Service.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner with a positive, proactive approach and a passion for delivering outstanding patient care. You will become part of a friendly, supportive and innovative team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred services.

Role Requirements:

• The successful candidate will be an NMC-registered nurse who has completed a recognised training programme leading to a Non-Medical Endoscopist qualification (or equivalent), is currently working towards this qualification, or is willing and able to undertake the required training.
• Utilise advanced clinical skills within GI Endoscopy and Bowel Cancer Screening, undertaking patient assessment, health education, treatment evaluation and counselling for patients with gastrointestinal conditions.

Role Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the continued development of a modern and forward-thinking Endoscopy Service.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.
• Provide a high-quality, nurse-led service for patients undergoing gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and bowel cancer screening, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with national and local guidelines, JAG standards and best practice.
• Undertake endoscopic procedures, patient assessment, clinical examination and consent, ensuring timely investigation, evaluation and escalation of findings where required.
• Provide expert advice, education and support to patients throughout their diagnostic and treatment pathway, promoting a positive patient experience and excellent clinical outcomes.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to contribute to service development, clinical audit, research and quality improvement initiatives to support evidence-based practice and continual service enhancement.
• Play a key role in developing nurse-led services, supporting innovation and maintaining high standards of patient safety, clinical governance and professional practice in line with Trust and NMC requirements.