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Job overview

We are looking for a fully qualified, autonomous Clinical Nurse Endoscopist to join our team at the Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in delivering high quality diagnostic & basic therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy.

The Trust has two purpose-built endoscopy units with the latest high-definition endoscopes. There are 7 consultant Gastroenterologists at the Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and 2 Clinical nurse endoscopists who work in conjunction with our surgical colleagues to deliver high quality diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy. We have a total of 4 endoscopy rooms (1 to be commissioned Autumn 24)  3 at the Hillingdon Hospital and 1 at the Mount Vernon Hospital. Cross site working is essential .

Main duties of the job

To perform autonomous diagnostic and basic therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopic examinations

To provide training for appropriate clinical staff in upper and lower GI Endoscopy

             To lead trans nasal Endoscopy services to support faster                               diagnosis targets                                 

Working for our organisation

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.