Trainee Clinical Endoscopist inBedford inBedford PUBLISHED 10 DEC 2023

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year As per Agenda for Change  PERMANENT 
The training includes attendance and completion of appropriate courses - see full details in the Job Description.


The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Take responsibility for the clinical management of the patient during the procedure including pre procedure assessment/ the procedure and recovery.

2. Take informed consent prior to the procedure in accordance with Trust policies and ensure adherence to annual update of consent training

3. Using highly specialised knowledge ensure that patients and carers receive appropriate health education pre and post procedure

4. To have undertaken/ or be undertaking a formal approved course in endoscopy training recognised by JAG and maintain competency and knowledge required for this role

5. Prescribe medication as defined in the PGD framework

An exciting post has arisen for a Trainee Clinical Endoscopist.

You will be required to complete a training programme of approximately 18-24 months duration for dual modality. This will include attendance at training courses, completion of practical assessments, JAG training and accreditation by JAG as an independent Endoscopist for both upper GI and lower GI endoscopy procedures. You will work with the MDT and contribute to the development, management and delivery of a high quality general and specialist mixed GI endoscopy service.

The training includes attendance and completion of appropriate courses - see full details in the Job Description

The post holder will be allocated specific weekly training lists to undertake supervised scopes as part of the training programme within the agreed time period, a proportion of which should be unassisted. Evidence will be required of the completion rate/outcomes of completed endoscopies, including patient vasovagal episodes, bleeding problems, unplanned admissions and the use of reversal agent. The audit should be verified and signed off by the Endoscopy Clinical Operations Manager and by the lead consultant gastroenterologist for endoscopy. The post holder should be observed by their mentor undertaking endoscopies and there is a requirement to submit formative assessments during the training period.

The post holder will work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that local practice is of the highest standard for current and future patients whilst achieving all national and local targets. At least 70% of the duty time will be spent in providing direct clinical care and advice for gastro-intestinal patients at the diagnostic stage of their care. This involves the utilisation of highly developed specialist knowledge, critical thinking and expert decision-making skills in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for this cohort of patients.


The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Take responsibility for the clinical management of the patient during the procedure including pre procedure assessment/ the procedure and recovery.

2. Take informed consent prior to the procedure in accordance with Trust policies and ensure adherence to annual update of consent training

3. Using highly specialised knowledge ensure that patients and carers receive appropriate health education pre and post procedure

4. To have undertaken/ or be undertaking a formal approved course in endoscopy training recognised by JAG and maintain competency and knowledge required for this role

5. Prescribe medication as defined in the PGD framework

An exciting post has arisen for a Trainee Clinical Endoscopist.

You will be required to complete a training programme of approximately 18-24 months duration for dual modality. This will include attendance at training courses, completion of practical assessments, JAG training and accreditation by JAG as an independent Endoscopist for both upper GI and lower GI endoscopy procedures. You will work with the MDT and contribute to the development, management and delivery of a high quality general and specialist mixed GI endoscopy service.

The training includes attendance and completion of appropriate courses - see full details in the Job Description

The post holder will be allocated specific weekly training lists to undertake supervised scopes as part of the training programme within the agreed time period, a proportion of which should be unassisted. Evidence will be required of the completion rate/outcomes of completed endoscopies, including patient vasovagal episodes, bleeding problems, unplanned admissions and the use of reversal agent. The audit should be verified and signed off by the Endoscopy Clinical Operations Manager and by the lead consultant gastroenterologist for endoscopy. The post holder should be observed by their mentor undertaking endoscopies and there is a requirement to submit formative assessments during the training period.

The post holder will work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that local practice is of the highest standard for current and future patients whilst achieving all national and local targets. At least 70% of the duty time will be spent in providing direct clinical care and advice for gastro-intestinal patients at the diagnostic stage of their care. This involves the utilisation of highly developed specialist knowledge, critical thinking and expert decision-making skills in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for this cohort of patients.



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