Clinical Endoscopist / Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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.

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.

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.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.