Nurse Endoscopist

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a team who enjoy excellent work life balance, plenty of training opportunities and clear career paths all while supported by robust governance structures and very well-regarded clinical leadership teams? Join us at Practice Plus Group Hospital Gillingham, where our dedication to quality shows. We create an exceptional experience for all NHS and private patients, with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care and safety. As our Nurse Endoscopist, you will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within you specialist service. Working flexibly, you will have your own lists, performing upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and polypectomy and administer conscious sedation/local anaesthesia with agreed protocols to patients requiring endoscopy. 

Main duties of the job

You will be an NMC registered Nurse with a specialist qualification in GI nursing/endoscopy practice, ALS and cannulation skills (or willingness to undertake) with:

Experience of working at a senior nurse level.  Excellent communication skills A UKRC Advanced Life Support Provider Qualification Ability to cope in stressful situations. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

What you can expect in return

Extremely competitive rate of pay  An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development Long-term career development opportunities

About us

From ear, nose and throat treatments, to foot and ankle surgery, here at Practice Plus Group, the secondary care we provide is second to none. The consistently high CQC ratings our hospitals and surgical centres receive bear testimony to that. And our success is all down to the care, skill and commitment shown by our teams across the UK. Join us to work in partnership with the NHS, delivering scheduled treatments to private and NHS patients. Its a chance to be part of an agile and innovative healthcare company thats determined to help our partners introduce new ideas and new ways of working. And its an opportunity to pursue a rewarding career as a key member of a caring team. If you have any questions, contact We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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Qualifications

Essential

NMC registered Nurse Experience of working at a senior nurse level. Excellent communication skills A UKRC Advanced Life Support Provider Qualification Ability to cope in stressful situations. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

NMC registered Nurse with a specialist qualification in GI nursing/endoscopy practice, ALS and cannulation skills (or willingness to undertake).

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