About this role
Job summary
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.
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. You will 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.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the continued development of a modern and forward-thinking Endoscopy Service, working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.
Vacancies are available at both Kettering General Hospital (KGH) and Northampton General Hospital (NGH). Cross-site working may be required to support service delivery across the Group.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will 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.
The post holder will undertake endoscopic procedures, patient assessment, clinical examination and consent, ensuring timely investigation, evaluation and escalation of findings where required. They will provide expert advice, education and support to patients throughout their diagnostic and treatment pathway, promoting a positive patient experience and excellent clinical outcomes.
Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to service development, clinical audit, research and quality improvement initiatives to support evidence-based practice and continual service enhancement. They will 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.
About us
Interviews have provisionally been scheduled to take place on the 17th August, however this is subject to change
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire is one of the largest employers in the area, and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care by being an outstanding employer for our people.
We have entered into a Group Model with our neighbouring Northampton General Hospital, forming University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, enabling us to work more collaboratively and deliver high-quality care across our communities.
We are proud to be guided by our core values:
Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
NMC Registered Nurse Evidence of continued professional development ENB DO3 or relevant Endoscopist course JAG Accredited course
Desirable
Teaching/Mentoring qualification ACLS or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Demonstrate relevant experience of performing GI Endoscopic procedures Able to deal with communication problems Dealing with distressed people
Desirable
Development of care plans to meet patients needs Experience in Health promotion/education Ability to understand and apply evidence based practice
Skills Essential
Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the Endoscopy setting Excellent Communication skills Sound knowledge of current nursing issues Understanding of current developments in the NHS Organisational skills e.g. prioritising/delegating Hand/Eye co-ordination for performing Endoscopy Ability to assess, plan and evaluate care for patients following locally agreed protocols Ability to work flexibly Ability to stand/be on feet for long periods of time Ability to manoeuvre patients using aids Able to deal with distressed patients/relatives regularly Able to deal with bereavement and impart bad news Ability to cope with unpleasant bodily fluids and smells Participate in the GI bleed on call rota as part of the Endoscopy Team
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)