Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become Endoscopy Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner and manage a team of 8 Clinical Endoscopists across our two Endoscopy Units at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
MTW Endoscopy is a JAG accredited unit and recently awarded with JAG training centre status: the Endoscopy training Hub for Kent and Medway, part of the South-East Endoscopy Academy.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who will be responsible for managing the team of clinical endoscopists supporting their development towards a recognised advanced clinical support role and the commitment to the 4 pillars; providing leadership across the Team, setting and auditing standards of endoscopy , ensuring that they are evidence based and reflect best practice conforming to JAG/GRS standardsYou will provide senior strategic and operational support of the endoscopy service working closely with the divisional teams and creating workable solutions, providing highly expert advice and advanced level decision making.You will be an advanced clinical expert in the specialist field of endoscopy advising on a broad range of complex issues, practicing with autonomy at an advanced clinical level and exercising high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. They will provide clinical leadership, expert practice and advanced knowledge, acting as an expert resource both internally to the Trust and externally in relation with the other Trust in the region implementing mutual aid and collaboration strategies where needed.You must have a clear understanding of how this role contributes to the achievement of the Trust vision of "Exceptional people, Outstanding care "and are expected to reflect the Trust values.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent and we are proud to be one of the top performing acute trusts in the country.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant area
- Master level or equivalent or working towards
- Non medical prescribing course
- Train the Trainer course or another relevant teaching qualification
- Intermediate/ Immediate Life Support qualification (s) / AIMs
- Registered to relevant professional body
Desirable
- Percutaneous Endoscopy Gastrostomy Insertion course
- Counselling Skills course
- MSc in ACP
- Willing to pursue PhD / Doctorate
- Accredited screen colonoscopist
- Level 7 JAG accredited course
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- substantial experience in speciality
- Proven experience of independent practice of both diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy/colonoscopy
- Proven experience of running practitioner-led clinics
- Proven experience of caseload management
- Knowledge of pharmacology related to endoscopy
- Sound understanding of the JAG Global Rating Scale
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
- Evidence of Research & Audit
Desirable
- Experience of academic teaching.
- Involved in the national endoscopy training programme.
- Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in NHS
- Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
- Management experience
- Member of a pertinent specialist interest group
skills and attributes
Essential
- oPresentation Skills
- oConversant with IT systems used for speciality, keep legible and accurate records.
- oSound clinical reasoning & decision making
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant area
- Master level or equivalent or working towards
- Non medical prescribing course
- Train the Trainer course or another relevant teaching qualification
- Intermediate/ Immediate Life Support qualification (s) / AIMs
- Registered to relevant professional body
Desirable
- Percutaneous Endoscopy Gastrostomy Insertion course
- Counselling Skills course
- MSc in ACP
- Willing to pursue PhD / Doctorate
- Accredited screen colonoscopist
- Level 7 JAG accredited course
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- substantial experience in speciality
- Proven experience of independent practice of both diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy/colonoscopy
- Proven experience of running practitioner-led clinics
- Proven experience of caseload management
- Knowledge of pharmacology related to endoscopy
- Sound understanding of the JAG Global Rating Scale
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
- Evidence of Research & Audit
Desirable
- Experience of academic teaching.
- Involved in the national endoscopy training programme.
- Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in NHS
- Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
- Management experience
- Member of a pertinent specialist interest group
skills and attributes
Essential
- oPresentation Skills
- oConversant with IT systems used for speciality, keep legible and accurate records.
- oSound clinical reasoning & decision making
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.
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
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).
