Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Non-Medical Endoscopist at Salford Endoscopy Unit.

Our Unit comprises of 4 Endoscopy suites, with use of Radiology for Interventional radiology and Theatres. Salford Royal Hospital has a large Gastroenterology Department; there are 15 consultant gastroenterologists with specialist interests spanning all aspects of Gastrointestinal (GI) and HPB disease.

The department is regional tertiary referral centre for complex Neurogastroenterology and IBD.

In addition, the department has an established Nutrition Support Team, who work closely with the National Intestinal Failure Unit. The Gastroenterology Department has an established academic history and a large GI science department with 4 professors of gastroenterology.

We provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for all gastrointestinal conditions including disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, bowel and liver. Our endoscopy unit provides a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Complex polypectomy and Endoscopic Mucosal Resections are undertaken.

We perform Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and Endoscopic Ultrasound for assessment of benign and malignant upper GI and Hepatopancreatobiliary disease. 

Main duties of the job

The Non-Medical Endoscopist will work alongside the wide group of Endoscopists comprising of Gastroenterologists and Surgeons (Lower, Upper and general).

You will be expected to work independently as an expert practitioner, exercising advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in the clinical area.

You should be signed off in both upper and lower endoscopy procedures.

The successful candidate will provide expert clinical skills and advice demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the client group. 

We are looking for someone who has experience of monitoring and leading improvements to standards of care through supervision of practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) provide specialist advice on the management of patients as delegated by the consultant team.

You will lead the implementation of relevant research into practice contributing to the further development of the evidence base through research and audit.

In addition actively contribute to clinical governance within the service by leading audit and research as part of the MDT within the area of expertise. 

The post holder will be an integral part of the training and education of other endoscopists.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.