Senior Nurse Endoscopist - Lower GI | Lead & Train

Merseywestlancs; Chorley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in Chorley is looking for a Senior Nurse Endoscopist to join their team. The role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic investigations for GI endoscopy procedures, contributing to the National Bowel Cancer Screening programme, and supporting consultant-led gastroenterology activities. Candidates must hold current nursing registration and possess independent prescribing qualifications. The position offers opportunities for professional development and leadership within a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Access to NHS discounts

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse must maintain current registration and revalidation.
• Must be an Independent Non-medical prescriber.
• Completion of upper & lower Endoscopist courses or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic & therapeutic investigations for GI endoscopy procedures.
• Contribute to National Bowel Cancer Screening programme once accredited.
• Support Consultant Led Gastroenterology clinic activity.

Skills

Therapeutic upper & lower GI procedures

Independent reporting & pathology follow up

Leadership & Management

Education

Registered Nurse with current registration

Independent Non-medical prescriber

Clinical Examination Qualification

Completion of approved clinical upper & lower Endoscopist courses

Job description

An NHS Trust in Chorley is looking for a Senior Nurse Endoscopist to join their team. The role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic investigations for GI endoscopy procedures, contributing to the National Bowel Cancer Screening programme, and supporting consultant-led gastroenterology activities. Candidates must hold current nursing registration and possess independent prescribing qualifications. The position offers opportunities for professional development and leadership within a supportive environment.