Nurse Endoscopist
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Kings Lynn, PE30 4ETView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
24 September 2026
14 days leftJob description
The Nurse Endoscopistis responsible forproviding a high-quality, autonomous endoscopic service within the Endoscopy Unit. The post holder will indepen...
Independently perform upper and/or lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, including:
Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD)
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy (where appropriately accredited)
Obtain informed consentin accordance withTrust policies.
Undertake comprehensive patient assessment before, during and after procedures.
Recogniseabnormalities and determineappropriate managementplans.
Request and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
Perform therapeutic procedures within competency and agreed scope of practice.
Manage clinical complications and emergency situations appropriately.
Communicate findings and outcomes effectively to patients and multidisciplinary teams.
Ensureaccurateandtimelyclinical documentation.
Job description and personal specification attached. Additional information available via contact details below
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) with current NMC registration.
- JETS Workforce certification or equivalent competency in endoscopy practice.
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience.
Desirable: - Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in gastroenterology/endoscopy.
- Experience performing diagnostic endoscopic procedures independently.
- Experience in patient assessment and clinical decisionmaking.
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- National endoscopy standards and JAG requirements
- Clinical governance and risk management principles.
- Management of endoscopy-related complications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Committed to continuous improvement and lifelong learning.
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
10 September 2026
Last checked
10 September 2026
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