NHS England is recruiting a Clinical Endoscopist Lead for the South East Endoscopy Training Academy on a secondment for a fixed term basis, until 31 March 2027 in the first instance. This role is for 1 or 2 days a week, with a potential for job share. (Please note in this text Clinical Endoscopist refers to nurses and/or allied health professionals who have trained to carry out Endoscopy procedures)
The post holder will sit within the NHSE South East Cancer and Diagnostics Programme and will be instrumental in leading the ongoing development of the South East Endoscopy Training Academy.
The postholder will provide expert professional advice to develop and lead the education and training strategy for the South East Endoscopy Training Academy. This will support regional workforce expansion and ensure that training needs are identified and met across the region. The individual will act as a key contact for clinical endoscopist trainees and their mentors.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a local expert resource supporting the development of a regional training programme for Clinical Endoscopists
- Act as the main point of contact for local partners
- Co‑ordinate training programmes within the South East, including organising and managing large multi‑professional working group meetings
- Develop regional networks to provide peer support for Clinical Endoscopists and Endoscopy colleagues
- Work closely with multiple stakeholders to identify key steps to enable embedding training programmes beyond the pilot phase
- Lead regionally on the monitoring and audit of training posts for quality and consistency
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Current NMC or HCPC registration
- Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accreditation in upper and/or lower GI diagnostic endoscopy
- Evidence of post‑registration continuing professional development
Behaviours and Values
- Demonstrate a passion for endoscopy and a desire to improve the training structure for Clinical Endoscopists regionally
- Diligent and conscientious, successful applicants will be self‑motivated individuals who recognise that improved patient care is at the heart of all decision making
Skills and Abilities
- Able to meet tight deadlines and work on own initiative as an individual or as a member of a team to manage own workload through effective prioritising and time management
- Able to problem solve and respond to sudden unexpected demands by effectively managing a competing and rapidly changing set of priorities
Experience and Knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of Clinical Endoscopist training and infrastructure requirements
- Knowledge of key policies and strategies in relation to Clinical Endoscopists education
- Experience training Clinical Endoscopists and overcoming training challenges
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