About this role
Job summary
Join our JAG-accredited Endoscopy Department at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
We are seeking a motivated Clinical Endoscopist to provide high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy. Working autonomously, you will use advanced clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care throughout the patient journey.
Band 8a applicants must hold JAG accreditation and be independently practising in both Upper GI Endoscopy (OGD) and Lower GI Endoscopy (Colonoscopy/Flexible Sigmoidoscopy).
Band 7 development posts are available for Clinical Endoscopists accredited in either Upper or Lower GI endoscopy who wish to achieve dual accreditation. Successful candidates will be supported through a structured training pathway and progress to Band 8a on completion of the required competencies.
Our development programme includes access to the South West Endoscopy Training Academy (SWETA), protected training lists, dedicated mentorship and support from experienced JAG-accredited trainers.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about patient care, committed to professional development and keen to contribute to service improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career, expand your skills and help shape the future of endoscopy services within a thriving department.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Endoscopist, you will independently perform a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy procedures, managing your own caseload from assessment and diagnosis through to treatment and follow-up. Using advanced clinical judgement and decision-making skills, you will provide safe, evidence-based care while contributing to outstanding patient experiences and outcomes.
This role offers far more than direct clinical practice. You will help shape the future of endoscopy services through leadership, education, quality improvement, and research. Working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support the development of trainee Clinical Endoscopists, endoscopy nurses, Registrars, and Consultants, helping to build the future workforce.
You will actively contribute to audit, service evaluation, innovation, and research, ensuring our services continue to evolve and meet the needs of our patients and communities.
In line with JAG and SWETA workforce recommendations, the role includes Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) time for education, leadership, service development, quality improvement, research, and professional development.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a recognised clinical leader within a supportive organisation committed to innovation, continuous learning, and excellence in endoscopy care. Your expertise will directly influence patient outcomes, workforce development, and the future direction of our service.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of the responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (NMC Adult Nurses or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered or Physicians Associate.
- Masters level education in Endoscopy, and/ or in advanced practice
- JAG accredited and Independent Clinical Endoscopist in Upper and Lower GI Procedures or willingness to undertake if qualified in a single competency.
- Teaching qualification
- Non-medical independent prescriber
Desirable
- Leadership or management course/qualification
- Evidence of active research presence
- Experience of implementing service improvement projects
- Education/Mentorship/Supervision Course
- JAG Train-the-Trainer course
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive understanding / nursing knowledge of GI and colorectal nursing
- Extensive experience within endoscopy services
- Evidence of service development/ improvement
- Ability to facilitate group supervision.
- Proven skills in leadership and motivating others
- Advanced assessment skills
- Change management skills
- Proven experience in risk management
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
- Experience of JAG/GRS implementation.
Desirable
- Multi-professional supervision
- Appraisal skills
- Implementing policy and clinical guidance
- Experience working as a JAG accredited endoscopist.
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.
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
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)