Clinical / Nurse Endoscopist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£63,803 - £71,025
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Woolwich, London, SE18 4QH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Jul 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

Work as an autonomous expert practitioner, the successful candidate will utilise advanced clinical knowledge and skills to independently perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and/or lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures on both sedated and non-sedated patients. Use highly developed communication and interpersonal skills required to disseminate sensitive and potentially complex information to various patient groups. Work within defined clinical protocols and be responsible and accountable for a prescribed protocol driven clinical caseload receiving referrals for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients who present with GI symptoms. Deal with complex clinical situations recognise and instigate treatment where appropriate in patients experiencing an adverse event or reaction and recognise limitations and seek advice when required Ensure details of procedure are accurately entered into computerised and paper records and results are communicated to the patients General Practitioner. To produce written clinical assessments in the medical notes, endoscopy reports and letters to GP and patients to inform the referring clinician and patient of diagnosis, rationale for prescribed plan of care and follow up. Contribute to developing clinical governance within the endoscopy team including undertaking quality improvements using audit findings

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