Nurse Endoscopist
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Wirral, CH49 5PEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
The Nurse Endoscopist/Gastroenterology practitioner will provide clinical support to medical staff and perform endoscopic procedures (Gastroscopy and/...
- Act as an expert in nursing within Gastroenterology services.
- Provide an autonomous diagnostic endoscopic service to an identified patient group, in the form of Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy.
- Support junior medical staff in providing a quality service to Gastroenterology patients and patients attending endoscopy.
- Develop standards of best practice, protocols and patient group directions in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
- Support Risk Management process within Wirral Hospital Trust.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential: - Registered General Nurse; - 5 years post registration experience; - Working towards MSC or relevant experience; - BCSP accredited (or willing to undertake )
Desirable
- JAG accredited colorectal techniques course - Degree Level
- Conscious sedation course - Degree Level
- Advanced life support certificate - Degree Level
- Clinical examination course - Degree Level
- Evidence of continued education
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable: - ENB998 Teaching and Training; - JAG accredited Train the Trainers course (necessary to teach Endoscopy doctors in training); - Endoscopy experience
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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