Clinical Nurse - Endoscopist - #1719701

The Endoscopy Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust operates across two acute sites: St James's University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary.

We are seeking to recruit a Band 7 JAG accredited Nurse Endoscopist to join our large, dynamic, and skilled team working in endoscopy.

The nurse endoscopist team comprises 4 Upper GI and 4 Lower GI specialists, each with roles tailored to their specific skill sets and areas of expertise.

The team leads on both upper and lower GI cancer pathways, supports BCSP services within the local catchment, manages the PEG service, and has recently undertaken the NHSE colon capsule service.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to achieving a non-medical prescriber qualification and a train-the-trainer qualification. They will work closely with multidisciplinary team members and adhere to local and national guidelines, policies, and standards.

Full-time and part-time hours will be considered.

• Maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care Professions Council, including revalidation.


• Practice autonomously with confidence, authority, and expertise, performing a comprehensive range of clinical endoscopic procedures.


• Manage patient caseloads, ensuring accurate care plans reflecting assessments and recommendations.


• Work within challenging clinical environments requiring high physical and mental effort.


• Holistically assess individuals, families, and populations using various assessment methods.


• Promote health and prevention, assessing patients for risk factors and early illness signs.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), collaborating across NHS hospital trusts in West Yorkshire and Harrogate to provide excellent patient care.

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• Maintain registration and revalidation with professional councils.


• Work autonomously, leading clinical endoscopic procedures confidently.


• Manage patient care plans and assessments.


• Work effectively in demanding clinical environments.


• Assess individuals and populations holistically.


• Focus on health promotion, risk assessment, and early detection of illness.

• Experience in nurse-led clinics.

• Ability to lead autonomously and manage a nursing team.


• Excellent communication skills and awareness of health, safety, and security.


• Knowledge of current endoscopy practices and willingness to mentor others.

• Registered Nurse with prescribing qualification.

This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to verify any criminal convictions.