Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has risen 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.
Main duties of the job
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 work with the department to share knowledge and skills and support to their colleagues through education.
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).
About Us
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 are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
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 Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
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.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 12 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 432-HR2364-24
Job locations: Ipswich hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* 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
* Working within the Emergency GI on call
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register (Adult Nursing)
* Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
* Preceptorship Training
* Hold or be working towards a health-related degree.
* Relevant Specialist course (JETS Workforce / TNT course)
Knowledge
Essential
* 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
* 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)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Ipswich hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Employer's website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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