Job Description
We are looking a motivated nurse who is ready to take the next steps in their career to train as a Clinical Endoscopist at CUH. This training post is suitable for registered nurses who have an interest in endoscopy or gastroenterology and are willing to complete a programme of study to develop the skills and knowledge required for the role.
We are a JAG accredited endoscopy unit and training facility, with a mix of medical and clinical Endoscopists. We are excited in being able to recruit a further clinical endoscopist to our team to help us maintain our high standards of care within the unit.
Through a comprehensive training programme by the East of England Endoscopy Training Academy you will be supported to become a fully competent and safe Clinical Endoscopist in upper and lower GI endoscopy.
You will need to be patient focused with a commitment to learning, the ability to undertake self-directed learning and be able to effectively manage your time.
This is a training post to become a fully independent and JAG accredited Endoscopist.
Responsible for the assessment, planning, diagnosis implementation and evaluation of care, as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist skills.
Be responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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Closing date is midnight on 24 April 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 2 May 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Apr 2024