Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Educator Trainee/Band 8a Nurse/Non-Medical Endoscopist to join our Non-Medical Endoscopist team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. This innovative and dynamic department has a highly skilled and enthusiastic team of professionals, who work together with associated colleagues throughout the Trust. Our Endoscopy services span both the Northern General and Royal Hallamshire sites providing outpatient and inpatient services, as well as a regional out of hours on call emergency bleed service. Working within our busy Endoscopy unit you will ensure endoscopy is delivered in line with best practice with an excellent patient experience at the heart of what we do. There will be opportunity to enhance and develop your knowledge and endoscopy skills with full support from the wider team. The role will require working unsupervised as an expert practitioner and you must demonstrate specific skills in disorders of the GI tract, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic techniques and subsequent management and follow up of your caseload. The post holder will act as an excellent clinical role model and work to continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework, assisting to coordinate aspects of audit in relation to both local and national criteria. Main duties of the job Provide a patient focused Endoscopy service. To perform flexible sigmoidoscopy on patients screened via the Bowel Screening Service. To perform endoscopy for the elective/symptomatic service. Ascertain diagnosis and action appropriate ongoing care. Contribute to training requirements within the Endoscopy Department. Contribute to standard setting and development of policies and procedures for the Endoscopy Department. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Band 7 during training and becomes Band 8a when qualified. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-8070-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or equivalent experience/ qualifications 1st Degree (health related) Desirable Non medical prescriber Masters Degree - or working towards To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998. Counselling skills certificate Experience Essential Band 7 (or equivalent) leadership experience Evidence of teaching experience - both formal and informal Awareness of national developments in Endoscopy Desirable Demonstrate a working knowledge of departmental JAG accreditation process Evidence of involvement in research Evidence of using audit to improve quality of care and service development Further Training Desirable Leadership training Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Able to manage complex case workload effectively and efficiently Excellent communications skills, with patients and colleagues at all levels Self motivation Proficient IT skills; (patient administration systems, excel) Other Factors Essential Evidence of commitment to professional and personal development Can work autonomously Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or equivalent experience/ qualifications 1st Degree (health related) Desirable Non medical prescriber Masters Degree - or working towards To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998. Counselling skills certificate Experience Essential Band 7 (or equivalent) leadership experience Evidence of teaching experience - both formal and informal Awareness of national developments in Endoscopy Desirable Demonstrate a working knowledge of departmental JAG accreditation process Evidence of involvement in research Evidence of using audit to improve quality of care and service development Further Training Desirable Leadership training Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Able to manage complex case workload effectively and efficiently Excellent communications skills, with patients and colleagues at all levels Self motivation Proficient IT skills; (patient administration systems, excel) Other Factors Essential Evidence of commitment to professional and personal development Can work autonomously 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)