Consultant Clinical Endoscopist (Nurse/AHP)
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Consultant Clinical Endoscopist (Nurse/AHP)
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Trust to join our amazing endoscopy team as our new Consultant Clinical Endoscopist.
The successful applicant will be an experienced clinical endoscopist (in both modalities), prescriber and leader who has experience in research, audit and clinical governance with a strong record in training and development. You will lead a team of well established clinical endoscopists and a growing group of trainees. Working in collaboration with our Endoscopy Matron and senior leadership team you will have the opportunity to develop in the role to promote our service and the profession.
Main duties of the job
- Expert clinician across the four pillars of advanced practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research) in endoscopy
- Leadership, development and management of the clinical endoscopists
- Undertake clinical endoscopies (both modalities)
- Clinical governance, research and audit
- Development of guidelines, policies and procedures
- Service development and quality improvement
- Engaging with key Stakeholders within the Trust and external (across South West London and beyond) to advance the service for the betterment of patient care
- Part of the senior endoscopy team supporting JAG accreditation
About us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Details
- Date posted: 29 April 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8b
- Salary: £72,719 to £83,505 a year per annum on pro-rata basis
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 200-7942012-NN-FM-SC
- Job locations: St Helier, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Accreditated clinical endoscopist in both modalities
Essential
- evidence of accreditated clinical endoscopy training with a minimum of 2 years post qualification in both upper and lower GI modalities
- clinical reasoning
- independent/supplementary prescribing
Research and Development
Essential
- evidence of service development
- evidence of audit and research
- evidence of training and mentorship to junior staff
Desirable
- qualification in research methods
Leadership and Management
Essential
- evidence of working at a senior level (8a) in specialty
- evidence of management of a team or leading a service
- evidence of training junior staff in clinical endoscopy
Desirable
- Train the trainer qualification in clinical endoscopy
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
- Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- Address: St Helier, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA
- Employer's website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us
Employer contact details
- For questions about the job, contact:
- Associate Director of Nursing
- Donna Bradburn
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