Job Description

The South West Endoscopy Training Academy (SWETA) sits within the NHSE Workforce, Training and Education (WT&E) Directorate, formerly known as HEE.



The post holder will work on a regional basis as part of a core SWETA team, comprising of the Academy Clinical Lead, Programme Manager, Nurse Lead and Academy Admin and Clerical Lead.



In order to achieve SWETA's goals, the post holder will work with regional endoscopy colleagues in NHS trusts and Independent Sector companies, WT&E teams, ICS teams both locally and nationally.



The WT&E Academies programme provides the funding for the post. The post hosted by the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.



Training academies provide multi-professional environments where training and education of the future workforce is the primary focus.

The overall aim is to increase the number of learners transitioning to the workforce utilising the academy model to increase training capacity, to provide a high quality and enhanced training experience and to accelerate learning to independent practice.



While it is desirable for the candidate to work the full 0.60 WTE due to the nature of the post, we are willing to discuss job share options for applicants able to offer 2 or more sessions per week.



The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of Clinical Endoscopist specialist education and development across the region



The post holder will be expected to co-ordinate and support the delivery of the SW clinical endoscopist training programme, in adherence to NHS England's programme for Clinical Endoscopist's.



We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Endoscopist who can support the Clinical Endoscopist training programme from NHS England and ensure that it is embedded and developed within the aligned with SWETA's vision.



The Clinical Endoscopist Lead will also provide specialist advice regarding Clinical Endoscopy training and practice to support the regional enhancement of clinical endoscopist training, networking and support.



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 national clinical endoscopist programme and ensure that regional clinical endoscopists' training needs are met.



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



The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:



Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.



Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.



Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care



Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation



Delivering value for money.



If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.



Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.



Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.



If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.



You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached and other supporting documents.

Secondments



Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.