Band 8a Clinical Endoscopist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 11, 2024

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Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Healthcare
London

Requirements

To assist Lead nurse endoscopist to develop clinical endoscopy service across the Trust.
To carry out diagnostic upper GI/Transnasal endoscopy service providing advanced assessment and diagnosis for patients referred.
To manage patients appropriately through the diagnostic pathway using pre assessment, outpatient and telephone clinics and MDT review.
To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice.
To develop and work inside clear advance practice policies and evidence-based guidelines to support the service.
To develop all staff within the multidisciplinary team, providing support, advice, formal and informal education on endoscopy management.
To work independently and autonomously within the endoscopy department.
To support the endoscopy leadership team in ensuring world class standards within the endoscopy units across the Trust and to gain and maintain JAG accreditation.
To work alongside the endoscopy leadership team in the implementation Trans nasal UGI endoscopy at Finchley memorial hospital CDC.
Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), occasional requirement to attend other Royal Free London sites.
Finchley Memorial CDC works in close collaboration with its sister site Wood Green CDC, hosted by Whittington Health NHS Trust.
As the service develops there is a potential requirement for staff working at either site to cross cover.
The post holder will be expected to be onsite 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

To assist Lead nurse endoscopist to develop clinical endoscopy service across the Trust.
To carry out diagnostic upper GI/Transnasal endoscopy service providing advanced assessment and diagnosis for patients referred.
To manage patients appropriately through the diagnostic pathway using pre assessment, outpatient and telephone clinics and MDT review.
To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice.
To develop and work inside clear advance practice policies and evidence-based guidelines to support the service.
To develop all staff within the multidisciplinary team, providing support, advice, formal and informal education on endoscopy management.
To work independently and autonomously within the endoscopy department.
To support the endoscopy leadership team in ensuring world class standards within the endoscopy units across the Trust and to gain and maintain JAG accreditation.
To work alongside the endoscopy leadership team in the implementation Trans nasal UGI endoscopy at Finchley memorial hospital CDC.

FAQs

What is the working schedule for this position?

The service operates 7 days a week, with working hours between 8am and 8pm.

Where is the position based?

The position is primarily based at Finchley Memorial Hospital NHS Community Diagnostic Centre, with occasional requirements to attend other Royal Free London sites.

Will travel between sites be required?

Yes, there may be a requirement for staff to cross-cover at the sister site, Wood Green CDC, as the service develops.

What are the main responsibilities of the Clinical Endoscopist?

The key responsibilities include performing diagnostic upper GI/Transnasal endoscopy, managing patients through the diagnostic pathway, developing clinical endoscopy services, and supporting the multidisciplinary team.

Is there a requirement for independent work?

Yes, the post holder is expected to work independently and autonomously within the endoscopy department.

Will I receive support and development as part of the team?

Yes, you will develop and support staff within the multidisciplinary team, providing both formal and informal education on endoscopy management.

What accreditation standards does the service aim to maintain?

The service is committed to gaining and maintaining JAG (Joint Advisory Group) accreditation to ensure world-class standards within the endoscopy units.

Can I contact someone for more information about the role?

Yes, for further details or informal visits, you can contact Elizabeth Pickering, Senior Operations Manager, at telephone number 0203 758 2060.

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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Today, the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three London hospitals; Barnet Hospital in north London, Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield and the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital became part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust on 1 July 2014. Last year our highly skilled healthcare teams provided treatment and care for over a million patients and achieved some of the best clinical outcomes in England. Our mortality rates have been the best among England's hospital trusts for many years. Our goal is to continue excelling and to be in the top 10 per cent in the UK for clinical research, scientific medical research and teaching outcomes. We provide a wide range of routine and specialist health services and we aim to deliver world class healthcare to our patients. To do so, we combine world class expertise with leading healthcare that is local, patient-focused and friendly.