Job Description

The Endoscopy Service at Imperial Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a highly experienced, talented and passionate Nurse Endoscopist to join our expanding team. We are a high performing service, which continues to expand following the refurbishment and expansion of our site at Charing Cross Hospital where we plan to open at full capacity of 4 rooms.
As our new Nurse Endoscopist, you will independently undertake diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy on sedated and non-sedated patients and will work with the MDT to ensure the development, management and delivery of a high-quality endoscopy service.
You will also be an enthusiastic and inspirational nurse with a passion for holistic patient care. You will be working cross-site at St Mary's, Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals, supported by the Lead Nurse Endoscopist and Clinical Lead.
You will be a skilled communicator with a passion for patient care, education and staff development. You will place a high priority on maintaining a supportive and caring environment for patients and staff and on developing the highest standards of evidence-based practice and achieving key quality metrics.
The post-holder will be expected to undertake 5 service lists a week with 1 rotational backfill list. You will also be expected to support the service with clinical audits in line with JAG recommendation.
Main duties of the job

• Be a JAG accredited endoscopist working autonomously in performing diagnostic and therapeutic lower GI endoscopy procedures on sedated and non-sedated patients.
• Undertake 5 lower GI endoscopy lists per week and additionally when required, provide backfill for one other.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical, administrative and management team to provide an efficient and effective service.
• Undertake clinical validation of endoscopy referrals as required
• Provide cover as required and appropriate for endoscopy lists
• Participate in the training of junior doctors and other nurse endoscopists as appropriate
• Support with the management of surveillance endoscopy for upper and lower GI procedures (manage database)
• Act as a strong advocate for excellent patient care
• Responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, management & clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with CPD requirements and maintain a professional profile
• Be accountable for and ensure own competence in practice
• Attend educational activities on the unit and participate and be part of the faculty on endoscopy courses delivered within the department
• Work with the clinical practice facilitator and contribute to the development of in-house education and training programmes.
• Ensure JAG and GRS key performance indicators are met
• Work within the agreed Trust policies and procedures and to work within the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Details
Date posted
11 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
61,927 to 68,676 a year inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-MIC-1672
Job locations
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W12 0HS
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert. Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (level 1)
• Post registration qualification in specialty
• Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
• Non-medical prescribing
• Knowledge of disease and care related to symptom management and treatments
• Knowledge of both endoscopy Global Rating Score (GRS) and JAG accreditation standards

Desirable

• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Management certificate or equivalent experience
• Train the trainers in endoscopy

Experience
Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience in lower GI endoscopy
• Knowledge and experience of principles of administration of IV sedation and their reversal agents
• Clinical leadership at a senior level in an acute setting including people, financial and change management
• Experience of running nurse-led clinics
• Experience of undertaking audits of research, as necessary e.g. audits of clinical incidents
• Experience of involvement in the development and reviewing of appropriate guidelines, protocols and pathways
• Experience of managing investigations and resolving complaints
• Experience in quality assurance projects
• Experience of providing health advice
• Experience of deputising in a senior role

Desirable

• Service improvement experience
• Experience in analysing and presenting data to a range of audiences

Skills
Essential

• Independent Upper and Lower GI colonoscopist
• Excellent IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent written communication skills

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (level 1)
• Post registration qualification in specialty
• Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
• Non-medical prescribing
• Knowledge of disease and care related to symptom management and treatments
• Knowledge of both endoscopy Global Rating Score (GRS) and JAG accreditation standards

Desirable

• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Management certificate or equivalent experience
• Train the trainers in endoscopy

Experience
Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience in lower GI endoscopy
• Knowledge and experience of principles of administration of IV sedation and their reversal agents
• Clinical leadership at a senior level in an acute setting including people, financial and change management
• Experience of running nurse-led clinics
• Experience of undertaking audits of research, as necessary e.g. audits of clinical incidents
• Experience of involvement in the development and reviewing of appropriate guidelines, protocols and pathways
• Experience of managing investigations and resolving complaints
• Experience in quality assurance projects
• Experience of providing health advice
• Experience of deputising in a senior role

Desirable

• Service improvement experience
• Experience in analysing and presenting data to a range of audiences

Skills
Essential

• Independent Upper and Lower GI colonoscopist
• Excellent IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent written communication skills