Job summary
The Nurse Endoscopist/Gastroenterology practitioner will provide clinical support to medical staff and perform endoscopic procedures (Gastroscopy and/or Colonoscopy) with or without sedation on a selected patient group.
Applicants who are single modality trained are also welcome to apply and will be considered.
Main duties of the job
- Act as an expert in nursing within Gastroenterology services.
- Provide an autonomous diagnostic endoscopic service to an identified patient group, in the form of Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy.
- Support junior medical staff in providing a quality service to Gastroenterology patients and patients attending endoscopy.
- Develop standards of best practice, protocols and patient group directions in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
- Support Risk Management process within Wirral Hospital Trust.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Nurse Endoscopist position available with WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- 5 years post registration experience
- Working towards MSC or relevant experience
Desirable
- JAG accredited colorectal techniques course - Degree Level
- Conscious sedation course - Degree Level
- Advanced life support certificate - Degree Level
- Clinical examination course - Degree Level
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- ENB998 Teaching and Training
- JAG accredited Train the Trainers course (necessary to teach Endoscopy doctors in training)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Autonomous Endoscopist in both gastroscopy and colonoscopy
- Specialist knowledge of Upper and Lower GI conditions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The ability to work autonomously and within a team
- High level of clinical expertise
- Ability to motivate staff and change practice
- Motivated
- Leadership skills
- Approachable, empathic, strong listening skills
- Good timekeeper
- Self-confident
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Rd
Wirral
CH49 5PE