Clinical Endoscopist in Wales

A vacancy has arisen for a Clinical Endoscopist to work within BCUHB North Wales. If you are looking for a new challenge in a job that will stretch and develop your clinical nursing, extended skills management and communication skills, then consider joining our highly motivated and dynamic team. Preferably, we are seeking an experienced, well qualified person to join our multidisciplinary team. Requirements are for a fully trained, independent and JAG accredited Clinical Endoscopist with independent, competent practice in lower and upper GI procedures. We would require evidence of a JAG portfolio and certificate, along with a Masters in the relevant field or commitment to completing a Masters Degree in the next 3 years. Opportunities for personal and professional development exist within the organisation. We are reintroducing our JAG national training centre on one of our sites, one of only two across Wales. We are committed to developing our staff through the appraisal system and aim to provide a personal educational plan for all staff. We are friendly and offer a supportive working environment with strong Consultant mentoring of the developing Clinical Endoscopist role. You will need an enthusiastic attitude towards new ways of working and be committed to providing the highest standards of care. The post includes 7 day working as the department progresses and expands.

Main duties of the job:

• Work independently and unsupervised as an expert Advanced Practitioner in performing diagnostic Upper Oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopies (OGD), Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy on sedated and non-sedated patients, and where applicable manage own caseload of patients through new and follow-up nurse-led clinics for patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms, with support from Gastroenterology Consultants.
• Exercise and demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgement, discretion and clinical decision making.
• Be responsible for diagnosing benign and malignant gastrointestinal conditions and discussing the findings of such examinations with the patients and for planning appropriate patient management.
• Be a highly experienced specialist advanced practitioner, with expert knowledge and skills in the field of Endoscopy Services, undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and will reflect the standards and targets laid down by the British Society of Gastroenterology, Joint Advisory Group and GRS.
• Applicants who have commenced their endoscopy training will be considered. Those appointed prior to completion of the required training will be appointed on an Annex 21 salary in accordance with NHS terms and conditions, until the relevant training requirements have been successfully completed.

About us:

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities:

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Registered healthcare professional: e.g., NMC or HCPC registration (or other relevant registration e.g., PAMVR).
• Masters level education in advanced practice and/or endoscopy.
• Independent prescriber (to be achieved within 18 months of commencing post).
• Mentoring / Teaching Qualification.
• JAG Train-the-Trainer course completed.
• Non-medical radiology referral certification (working towards).
• Member of JAG ENDO faculty.

Experience:

• Overall understanding/nursing knowledge of gastrointestinal and colorectal nursing.
• Evidence of professional/service development.
• Sound experience of working within the endoscopy environment as a senior clinician.
• Experience of JAG/GRS implementation.
• Ability to prioritise workload and direct colleagues.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work within a large multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to adapt to a changing working environment.
• Experience working as a JAG accredited endoscopist.

Aptitude and abilities:

• Ability to cope with patients under extreme stress, both from clinical and social circumstances.
• Ability to speak Welsh.

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.