Job summary
- Main area
- endoscopy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (evenings and weekends)
- Job ref
- 362-A-24-7077324
- Employer
- Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Endoscopy, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Hazel Grove
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Trainee Clinical Nurse Endoscopist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.
Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.
Our values ‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’ are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: ‘Making a difference every day.’ They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation.
In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples.
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.
Our Values:
We Care
About each other
Our patients and their families
The communities we serve
The environment
We support them and deliver on their promises
We Respect
Each other
Our patients and their families
Our partners
We are kind and helpful, and we expect the same in return
We Listen to
Each other
Our patients and their families
Our partners
We act and learn from what we hear
Job overview
An exciting post has arisen for a Trainee Clinical Nurse Endoscopist at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be required to complete a training programme of approximately 24 months duration for LGI modality. This will include attendance at training courses, completion of practical assessments, JAG training and accreditation by JAG. You will work learn to work with with the MDT and contribute to the development and delivery of a high quality GI endoscopy service.
The training includes attendance and completion of appropriate courses - see full details in the job description.
Main duties of the job
The TNE will be required to complete a training programme of approximately 24 months for single modality. This will include attendance at training courses, completion of practical assessments, Joint Advisory Group (JAG) training and accreditation by JAG as an independent nurse endoscopist for lower GI endoscopy procedures.
The training includes attendance and completion of specific courses throughout the training period.
The post holder will be allocated specific weekly training lists to undertake supervised practice as part of the training programme within the agreed time period, a proportion of which should be unassisted. The post holder should be observed by their mentor undertaking endoscopies and there is a requirement to submit formative assessments during the training period.
On successful completion of the 2 year training period the trainee will be competent in one modality and therefore be upgraded to a band 7 position in accordance with defined protocols. They will undertake diagnostic lower GI endoscopy procedures using advanced and specialist clinical skills as an independent autonomous practitioner – providing advice and identifying the need for further investigations as required. They will be able to administer conscious sedation and analgesia. The independent NE will have the opportunity to develop a sub-specialist interest and be supported by the clinical lead in endoscopy.
Working for our organisation
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be supported to attain independent practice in lower GI endoscopy.
Trainees will be responsible for delivering a high-quality service to potentially complex patient groups, referred in from primary care, surgical, gastroenterology, and other clinical sources.
Trainees will understand the importance of, and be able to obtain informed consent, making judgements on patient capacity, preferences & suitability for the procedure.
As experience develops, the trainee will build upon the information provided from the referral sources and tailor accurate pre-procedural patient assessment, including presenting complaint, fitness for procedure/co-morbidity, and medication history.
Trainees will administer IV opioids, sedation and topical local anaesthetic for procedural comfort, under supervision and mentor guidance. They will build to self-directed administration of these medications under PGD’s with eventual role progression to independent nurse prescribing.
Throughout their training trainees will provide skilled diagnostic endoscopy, under supervision, developing the ability to make diagnoses, recognise pathology, and understand/facilitate the appropriate management required.
Trainees will be responsible for coordinating and directing the endoscopy nursing team in the provision of care within the endoscopy rooms.
Trainees will complete a competency portfolio which demonstrates high quality, consistent training. It enables trainees to capture & evidence their learning & development.
Trainees will acquire advanced knowledge on anatomy & pathophysiology in relation to the gastrointestinal tract
Trainees will be supported to ensure confidence & ability in advanced clinical reasoning & decision making
Trainees will be supported to develop increased accountability.
Trainees will complete the JAG Basic Skills in lower GI endoscopy & undertake clinical in-house practical skills training to achieve JAG certification on supervised, dedicated training endoscopy lists.
Trainees will attend study days at a university, leading to academic accreditation.
Trainees will meet regularly with their local mentor/training lead.
Trainees will communicate with patients directly at the point of diagnosis providing post-procedural advice as required, promoting health and providing practical advice/support for patients.
Trainees will be required to input data into the endoscopy reporting system as an accurate record of the procedure performed. This will include the reason for the procedure, clinical findings and a detailed management plan.
Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour, which are consistent with the Trust and the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) standards. Ensure the efficient use of department resources.
Contribute to the JAG accreditation programme as required.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- registered nurse with NMC registration in the UK
- Extensive endoscopy knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
- Working towards a degree or masters
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of JAG
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the post and confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Updated research and evidence based practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 5 years endoscopy experience
- Evidence of contributing to relevant audits
- Knowledge of national and local endoscopy targets
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Evidence of presenting to a team
Skills
Essential criteria
- High level of judgement and decision making
- Evidence of effective people management and leadership skills
- Team player, positive, proactive member of the team
- Excellent communication skills and able to support others
- Ability to manage stress and work under pressure
- Flexible to meet the demands of the service
Desirable criteria
- Experience of report writing or literature
- Awareness of change management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Rockley
- Job title
- Endoscopy Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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