Clinical Endoscopist

The post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective provision of the non-medical endoscopy service in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team. They will work with the MDT and contribute to the development, management and delivery of a high quality general and specialist mixed GI endoscopy service.
- Provide a diagnostic endoscopy and bowel cancer screening service for patients
- Possibility of Cross Site working
- Delivery of 6 Endoscopy sessions per week

The post holder will independently undertake diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy on sedated and non-sedated patients.

To be a JAG accredited trainer for GI endoscopy. To support the training lead in delivering JAG accredited Courses and training of medical and non-medical Endoscopists.

To work autonomously with mínimal supervision from Consultant Gastroenterologists to undertake therapeutic interventions in accordance with Departmental policies. To take responsibility for developing and reviewing relevant policies. To be an expert practitioner, providing specialist nursing advice and support in all aspects related to the Non-Medical Endoscopist. Maintain awareness and knowledge of national developments related to Non-Medical Endoscopists. Administer conscious Midazolam sedation and analgesia and be responsible for the development and amendment of departmental policies related to conscious sedation in accordance with British Gastroenterology.

Undertake nurse led Gastroenterology related face to face and non face to face Patient Consultations.

To work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that local practice is of the highest standard for current and future patients whilst achieving all national and local targets. At least 70% of the duty time will be spent in providing direct clinical care and advice for gastro-intestinal patients at the diagnostic stage of their care. This involves the utilisation of highly developed specialist knowledge, critical thinking and expert decision making skills in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for this cohort of patients.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
1. 1. Take full responsibility for the clinical management of the patient during the procedure including pre procedure assessment/ the procedure and recovery.
2. Take informed consent prior to the procedure in accordance with Trust policies and ensure adherence to annual update of consent training
3. Using highly specialised knowledge ensure that patients and carers receive appropriate health education pre and post procedure
4. Working autonomously without clinical supervision, undertake invasive diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and Upper GI endoscopy. Standard Endoscopy expectations to include; polypectomy and diathermy, tattooing of mucosa with marking ink, lifting sessile polyps. There is a possibility to work towards more therapeutic procedures including; EMR etc.
5. Administer the following in accordance to local protocols
- Conscious sedation
- Reversal agent
- Local anaesthesia
- Intravenous analgesia
- Entonox

1. Upon the location of abnormal pathology, undertake biopsies, photographs and complete pathology requests as required.
2. Take responsibility for interpreting the outcome of investigations undertaken on patients, arranging any further necessary diagnostic procedures or staging investigations.
3. Ensure specimens are sent to laboratory in a timely manner within agreed protocols.
4. Review histological results, taking responsibility for escalating any significantly abnormal pathology to the referring Clinician.
5. Refer to other professionals for more specialist support as appropriate, to ensure continuity and co-ordination of patient care along the patient pathway.
6. Where appropriate, interpret and present clinical information to patients and their relatives, demonstrating highest levels of interpersonal and communication skills ensure that patients and their carers have sufficient relevant verbal and written information during the patie