East of England Endoscopy Training Academy Clinical Endoscopist Lead
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027
The East of England Endoscopy Training Academy (EoEETA) is responsible for developing and delivering endoscopytraining to all staff groups within Endoscopy and is offered to all Trusts within the East of England. EoEETA is funded byNHS England and hosted by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, on behalf of the region. The overall aim ofEoEETA is to provide a high quality and enhanced training experience and to accelerate learning to independentpractice.
The post holder will work on a regional basis as part of a core EoEETA team, including the Academy Clinical and Deputy Leads, Academy Manager, Nurse Lead and Academy Administrators. The post holder will work closely with regional endoscopy colleagues and NHS England, locally and nationally. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of Clinical Endoscopist specialist education and development across the region, and therefore this is a regional agile working post. The post holder will lead the regional Clinical Endoscopist training programme and develop the current education and training offer for this staff group.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
PLEASE NOTE: The interview date of 13th August is provisional and may be subject to change.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Endoscopist who can support the delivery and expansion ofClinical Endoscopist training within the region.
The Clinical Endoscopist Lead will provide specialist advice regarding Clinical Endoscopy to support the deliverables of the EoEETA as set by NHS England. The postholder will provide expert professional advice to develop, lead and implement the education and training strategy. They will support regional workforce expansion, provide regional support on the trainee clinical endoscopist programme and ensure that regional clinical endoscopists’ training needs are met.
The post holder of this role has the opportunity to influence and shape the future of Clinical Endoscopist training on a regional and national basis, and to act as a pioneer for Clinical Endoscopist training programmes for the future. They will work with an enthusiastic team to ensure that high quality education and training is offered to trainee Clinical Endoscopists and also experienced Clinical Endoscopists, who strive to expand the potential of the Clinical Endoscopist role.
You should have a passion for education, an experienced understanding of the Endoscopy service provision, training and education, with experience of working as part of a multi-professional team and a track record of delivering projects to deadlines.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job responsibilities
Key tasks that the post holder will need to undertake are:
- Act as a subject matter expert to drive forward and implement NHS Englands objectives and vision for thefuture of Clinical Endoscopist education.
- Be responsible and accountable for teaching and devising specialist training and development programmes forClinical Endoscopists across the East of England.
- Ensure that the Clinical Endoscopists follow appropriate training programmes and are supported appropriately
- To develop regional networks to provide teaching and peer support for Clinical Endoscopists and Endoscopy colleagues.
- To work closely with multiple stakeholders in identifying key steps to enable the transition of the Clinical Endoscopist training programme from NHS England to the East of England Endoscopy Training Academy. This will require the post holder to utilise their judgement skills to deal with conflicting demands in reference to the delivery of the Academy and service requirements within the region.
- To lead regionally on the monitoring and audit of Clinical Endoscopist training posts with regards to quality and consistency.
- Be responsible for initiating and implementing research and development programmes as appropriate to the Clinical Endoscopist workforce across the East of England, to help support the overall objectives of the East of England Endoscopy Academy, and the national programme.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2237 does not meet the UKVI minimum hour eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Current NMC or HCPC registration
- Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accreditation in upper and/or lower GI diagnostic endoscopy
Experience
- Evidence of Advanced Practice (master’s level qualification or Advanced Practice Portfolio)
- Extensive knowledge of Clinical Endoscopist training and infrastructure requirements
Skills
- Knowledge of key policies and strategies in relation to Clinical Endoscopist education
- Demonstrates a passion for education and a desire to improve the training structure for Clinical Endoscopists regionally
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Regional role, but Academy is run out of Quadram Institute
£66,582 to £77,368 a yearper annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Reference number
234-26-C0174
Job locations
Regional role, but Academy is run out of Quadram Institute
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