Bank Clinical Nurse Endoscopist – North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Perform expert diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy) on sedated and non‑sedated patients at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven.
Responsibilities
* Provide independent endoscopy in both sedated and non‑sedated patients ensuring timely delivery in line with local and national targets.
* Cover endoscopy lists flexibly across both acute hospitals as required.
* Make clinical decisions on endoscopic findings and histopathology, considering patients’ health, comorbidities, wellbeing and pathology.
* Order and interpret further investigations, initiate treatment plans and discharges back to referring doctors or GPs.
* Provide clear communication, including breaking bad news, with tact and empathy.
* Accept direct referrals from multidisciplinary team members between primary and secondary care.
* Refer patients to hospital consultants and other health‑care team members as appropriate.
* Support endoscopy services to maintain high standards of quality measured by the Global Rating Scale (GRS).
* Operate and ensure safe use of highly complex specialised medical equipment.
* Work in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and relevant guidelines.
Qualifications & Experience
Please see the attached job description and person specification for essential and desirable criteria required for applicants.
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years
* Flexible working scheme
* NHS discounts
* Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars, cycle‑to‑work)
* Excellent opportunities for development
* Competitive NHS pension scheme
Disclosure and Barring Service
Standard Check: £27.40 (including administration). Deducted from salary over 4 months.
Enhanced Check: £55.40 (including administration). Deducted from salary over 4 months.
Important Information
Applicants must document evidence of meeting all essential criteria in supporting information. If sufficient responses are received, the post may close earlier than the scheduled closing date.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be instructed to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of closing.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our policy for eligible vacancies.
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If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and meet all essential criteria, you are guaranteed an interview.
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