East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
About
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS organisations in the region, employing over 12,000 staff and serving a population of almost 800,000 residents. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes.
We are an ambitious trust with a simple vision, to provide the communities we serve with excellent healthcare and build a better future for the people of East Suffolk and North Essex. To help us do this, we will work closely with our local partners to deliver more of the joined-up services and care our residents need.
If you are passionate about patient care, want to develop your skills and knowledge and if your ambition matches ours, it's time to work together.
Key details
Location
Site: Ipswich hospital
Address: Heath Road
Town: Ipswich
Postcode: IP4 5PD
Major / Minor Region: Essex
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term/Secondment until 30th April 2026)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
Main area: Endoscopy
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our endoscopy team in a new post as a dedicated Clinical Nurse educator for endoscopy on a 1-year fixed term contract.
You will work in collaboration with the endoscopy management team to assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of staff training programmes, monitoring and evaluating all training including supporting in mandatory training compliance with the aim to maintaining and enhancing the clinical skills of the endoscopy unit.
This role will have both clinical and leadership components; the successful candidate will need to be able to work autonomously under pressure and manage the mental and emotional demands of the role that requires flexibility, exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills.
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You will work under the direction of the Endoscopy Unit Manager and Lead nurse in supporting learners in the workplace.
You will involve working with a range of learners such as those undertaking programmes for overseas and return to practice, supervised practice, pre and post registration programmes and those in bands 3-5.
You will enhance the quality of the practice-learning environment by providing support, educational input and development for mentors / educators and through acting as a role model in clinical practice with learners.
You will be expected to use your own initiative, analytical skills and judgement to work autonomously to identify objectives.
You will be responsible for promoting evidence-based practice through the facilitation of clinical education and staff development strategies to a range of health care professionals working in the unit.
You will support the delivery of high-quality standards and act as a role model to others whilst demonstrating the Trusts ‘OAK’ values (Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind).
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Extensive post registration experience, including significant experience as senior band 5 within an endoscopy Department.
* Fully competent in all aspects of Endoscopic Procedures and have knowledge of JETS workforce.
* Recent experience of working with nursing students in an acute setting.
* Experience of presenting / teaching within a formal setting.
Desirable criteria
* Working within the Emergency GI on call.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register (Adult Nursing).
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable criteria
* Preceptorship Training.
* Hold or be working towards a health-related degree.
* Relevant Specialist course (JETS Workforce / TNT course).
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of pre-registration nursing programmes and NMC standards relating to education.
* Able to work with outlook, word, PowerPoint and excel well as trust training programmes.
* Knowledge of coaching models of mentorship.
Skills
Essential criteria
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Effective teaching and presenting skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and set targets.
* Demonstrates NHS Values and Behaviours.
* Demonstrates qualities of the 6 C’s (Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Communication, and Competence).
* Ability to develop others and seek constant improvement including in own performance.
* Positive can-do attitude and highly motivated.
* Effective Role model demonstrating ESNEFT’s core values (OAK).
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Sherrie Mateer
Job title: Endoscopy Sister
Email address: [email protected]
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