Clinical Endoscopist / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Professional/Technical Qualifications
Essential criteria- 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
- BCSP Colonoscopist
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria- 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 criteria- 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
By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation.
If successful, by completing your application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.
If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider.Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.
If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
We are committed to making the Trust a great place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential and bring their whole self to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.