Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated registered nurse or allied health professional with at least 12 months endoscopy experience. You will have a knowledge of endoscopy pathways and be able to demonstrate your understanding of the lower GI nurse led pathway. The role of the Clinical nurse specialist within this team is to triage patients referred directly from primary care. The post holder will need to understand the different teams within endoscopy and the wider Colorectal and gastro services. Expected to work with primary care and engage with MDT to ensure a smooth pathway for patients through endoscopy services. Work in a manner that provides a positive patient experience and minimises delays. If you have excellent communication skills and are passionate about delivering patient centred care, are able to remain self-motivated and take responsibility for your clinical decision making we would like to hear from you.
Expected Shortlisting Date
28/11/2025
Planned Interview Date
04/12/2025
Main duties of the job
As a band 6 on the endoscopy 2ww lower GI team you will be expected to undertake the following tasks.
Gain an understanding of the referral process and pathway and review complex patients for triaging.
Referring for other diagnostic tests.
Reviewing and calling patients on the pathway
Prescribing prep if a qualified prescriber.
Dealing with clinical escalations from Pre assessment team.
Emails and associated calls to patients with symptoms.
Supporting Mr Saunders in urgent unplanned communication to patients and associated admissions or care arrangements.
Communication with patients and discharge from the pathway if appropriate or making arrangements for surveillance monitoring.
Re requesting new referrals due to exclusion value or site check, post polypectomy.
Referral to Complex polyp MDT, IBD Team or Endoscopy complex patient service.
Work within scope of practice as a CNS and escalate or seek advice from colleagues or clinical endoscopists when necessary.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
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Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
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Details
Date posted
17 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-AMS-365
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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