Senior Clinical Endoscopist

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Undertake and develop the role of Clinical Endoscopist performing diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI procedures within agreed protocols, including the administration of intravenous sedation or Entonox.
• Assist in the Clinical Endoscopist-led telephone triage service as part of the wider transformation project for the 2WW lower gastrointestinal pathway.
• Ensure patients are suitable for clinical endoscopy. Discuss and inform the patient of indication for investigation and obtain informed consent through discussion, in accordance with UHL guidelines (local training programme available). Ensure all risks and benefits are understood, possible additional procedures are explained clearly and choice offered in relation to sedation/Entonox.
• Prescribe and administer IV sedation in line with local and national policy, maintaining safe, independent practice.

• Clinically supervise junior Clinical Endoscopists, other registrants, support workers and junior doctors in delivering care gastroenterology and endoscopy patients.
• Maintain accurate and legible medical and nursing records and ensure update of the endoscopy reporting system.

• Work in collaboration with the Service Manager, Clinicians, Matron, Lead Nurse Endoscopist and other Clinical Endoscopists on service strategy and development.
• Exercise professional accountability for management of a caseload of patients as appropriate within the speciality, delivering individualised and personalised care. Establish and run Clinical Endoscopist-led outpatient clinics working alongside clinicians.
• Develop, implement and regularly review treatment plans for all patients accessing the specialist clinical service. Establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and family during their treatment and care.
• Improve patient access to the specialist service by providing prompt early assessment, support, advice and implementation of treatments appropriate to the clinical condition.
• Develop in depth specialist clinical knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate care and advanced practice. Act as a source of referral to members of the MDT, other health professionals within the Trust and beyond.
• Promote high quality clinical care ensuring the use of evidence-based practice and clinical standards. Ensure that local / national guidelines & policies are disseminated and adopted within the speciality. Promote a culture of innovation and change to meet service need.
• Develop, review and update protocols for the Clinical Endoscopist-led service. Develop and influence policy-making and clinical guidelines internally and externally.
• Participate fully in audit and research activities to ensure appropriate, safe and evidence-based practice, both independently and in collaboration with lead clinicians.
• Promote the speciality by publishing and presenting innovations and research findings locally and nationally.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered healthcare professional
• Master's (Level 7) level study or equivalent of specialist experience
• JAG accreditation in FS/Colonoscopy and OGD
• Independent Prescribing Certificate
• JAG Polypectomy Course
• JAG accredited trainer (TCT or TGT)
• IRMER qualified
• Portfolio of certified/accredited professional development activity undertaken in relevant areas
• Trained in Advanced Communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Clinical Leadership Programme
• Independent at trans nasal endoscopy (TNE)
• BCSP accredited colonoscopist (or working towards)
• Trained in small bowel/colon capsule reading
• Research qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• In-depth knowledge of issues and developments within Endoscopy service
• Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Able to maintain accurate patient records
• Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions
• Understands the importance of team working and their role within of the Multi- Disciplinary team

Leadership and Education

Essential criteria

• Evidence of successful change management
• Ability to prioritise
• Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate workload
• Dynamic individual
• Good verbal and written skills
• Able to influence other professional groups
• Effective communicator and negotiator
• Acts as a Clinical Role model and Support for all Multi-disciplinary learners within the ward or unit
• Computer literacy

Desirable criteria

• Previous leadership role within specialist area

Skills

Essential criteria

• Consistently meets JAG KPIs for colonoscopy and OGD
• Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
• Excellent understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of current national developments in provision of Endoscopy Services or screening programmes
• Proven IT skills including NHS systems
• Participates in formal and informal teaching
• Recognises own limitations
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• Audit experience/research skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Weekend working
• Cross site working (including UHL and UHL in the Community Hospitals)
• Flexible hours to suit the needs of the service

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• B8a Senior Clinical Endoscopist JD (PDF, 624.5KB)
• B8a Senior Clinical Endoscopist PS (PDF, 512.6KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)