Clinical Endoscopist – Bowel Screening Colonoscopist
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Wrexham, LL13 7TD
Salary
£67,583 to £78,530
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
We are seeking to appoint an influential and transformational Clinical Endoscopist - Bowel Screening for the Endoscopy Service at Wrexham Maelor Hospi...
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for full details
The post holder will be a clinical expert in the field of Endoscopy and will practice at an advanced clinical level and exercise high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. The post holder will provide clinical leadership, expert practice, and advanced knowledge, integrating research evidence into practice and contributing to/leading on research in this clinical field.
The post holder will monitor and improve standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit, identifying quality improvement and research questions, disseminating research findings, national guidelines and promoting their translation into practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership.
The post holder will maintain and further develop a local and national profile as a Clinical Endoscopist by being a creative and innovative leader in developing services for this patient group.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional: e.g., NMC or HCPC registration (or other relevant registration e.g., PAMVR)
- MSc or equivalent experience plus significant knowledge acquired over a significant period
- BSW Accredited Screening Colonoscopist
- Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification.
- Train The Colonoscopy Trainer (TCT) or Train The Endoscopist Trainer (TET) Course
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of meeting/exceeding screening colonoscopy Assessment and Approval guidance
- Level 2 and above polypectomy skills and experience
- Facilitating learning via a variety of teaching and educational methods
- Evidence of conducting audits
- Involved in research and or Quality Improvement activity
- Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting with multidisciplinary working
- Haemostatic techniques for the treatment of post- polypectomy bleeding
- Administration of IV conscious sedation
- Able to administer appropriate antidotes in case of complications, including initiating emergency response pathways and delivering Intermediate Life Support
- Analytical skills
- IT skills (familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and local Patient Administration Systems)
Desirable
- Previous experience as an accredited Screening Colonoscopist
- Evidence of conducting research and/or changing practice
Aptitube and abilities
Essential
- Working independently and within teams
- Patient advocacy
- Able to communicate highly sensitive and highly complex information Experienced at delivering bad news (e.g., cancer diagnosis).
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Personal integrity and credibility
- Approachable
- Committed to achieving organisational and departmental vision and goals
- Can operate within a normal climate of change and uncertainty
- Patient focused
- Creates culture and environment to deliver best patient experience of care and treatment
- Works flexibly across all sites
Desirable
- Counselling skills.
- Representation within departmental and higher-level meetings / committees
- Service development lead
- Project management lead
- Influence and negotiating skills
- Faculty teacher/trainer
- Ability to speak Welsh
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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