Job overview

Join our JAG-accredited Endoscopy Department at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

We are seeking a motivated Clinical Endoscopist to provide high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy. Working autonomously, you will use advanced clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care throughout the patient journey.

Band 8a applicants must hold JAG accreditation and be independently practising in both Upper GI Endoscopy (OGD) and Lower GI Endoscopy (Colonoscopy/Flexible Sigmoidoscopy).

Band 7 development posts are available for Clinical Endoscopists accredited in either Upper or Lower GI endoscopy who wish to achieve dual accreditation. Successful candidates will be supported through a structured training pathway and progress to Band 8a on completion of the required competencies.

Our development programme includes access to the South West Endoscopy Training Academy (SWETA), protected training lists, dedicated mentorship and support from experienced JAG-accredited trainers.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about patient care, committed to professional development and keen to contribute to service improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career, expand your skills and help shape the future of endoscopy services within a thriving department.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Endoscopist, you will independently perform a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy procedures, managing your own caseload from assessment and diagnosis through to treatment and follow-up. Using advanced clinical judgement and decision-making skills, you will provide safe, evidence-based care while contributing to outstanding patient experiences and outcomes.

This role offers far more than direct clinical practice. You will help shape the future of endoscopy services through leadership, education, quality improvement, and research. Working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support the development of trainee Clinical Endoscopists, endoscopy nurses, Registrars, and Consultants, helping to build the future workforce.

You will actively contribute to audit, service evaluation, innovation, and research, ensuring our services continue to evolve and meet the needs of our patients and communities.

In line with JAG and SWETA workforce recommendations, the role includes Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) time for education, leadership, service development, quality improvement, research, and professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a recognised clinical leader within a supportive organisation committed to innovation, continuous learning, and excellence in endoscopy care. Your expertise will directly influence patient outcomes, workforce development, and the future direction of our service.

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