NHS Scotland
Job title:
188522 Nurse Endoscopist
Company
NHS Scotland
Job description
NHS Dumfries & Galloway Acute and Diagnostics Directorate are seeking to employ a motivated, enthusiastic Nurse Endoscopist to augment the existing nursing team. This full time post is based across two sites, predominantly Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary but on occasions at the Galloway Community Hospital, Stranraer, depending on the demands of the service.The nurse Endoscopist team currently comprises of 3 nurse Endoscopists with a variety of professional interests including endoscopy training, Barrett’s oesophagus, research, service improvement and patient experience. We are keen to support the interests of our colleagues and will endeavour to support ongoing development in an area of interest to the successful candidate, related to the field of endoscopy or gastrointestinal disease. The team are well supported by the Surgical Team and are given ample opportunity for professional development, as well as encouraged to improve and maintain our professional practice. The post holder will be expected to deliver an endoscopic service in carrying out OGD’S, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy. The post holder must demonstrate specific skills in disorders of gastrointestinal tract, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic techniques and subsequent management, to undertake assessment, education, and counselling wherever appropriate.The post holder will act as a clinical expert and professional resource to the multidisciplinary team, patients, and carers within their speciality service. They will liaise and collaborate with colleagues in the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care; prioritising and utilising evidence based and best practice.If you are interested in applying, please contact
- Mr Patrick Collins, Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon on 01387 246246 Ext 31380
- Vicki Nicoll, Lead Nurse for the Acute and Diagnostic Directorate on 01387 246246 Ext 33329 or
- Tom Geddes, Assistant General Manager for Surgery on 01387 246246 Ext 33453
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Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Expected salary
Location
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Job date
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:27:44 GMT
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