NHS England

Clinical Endoscopist Lead

The closing date is 18 August 2025

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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, networkingand 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

About us

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 visithttps://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.

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

13 months

Working pattern

Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

990-SW-16508-E

Job locations

Any NHSE South West Office

Bristol/Plymouth/Taunton

TA1 2PX


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Joint Advisory Group (JAG) certification as a Clinical Endoscopist
  • Evidence of post registration continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Educated to masters level or demonstrates an equivalent level of experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of Clinical Endoscopy training requirements.
  • Knowledge of key policies and strategies in relation to Clinical Endoscopy education
  • Understanding of health sector education and training principles. Understanding of curriculum design, educational supervision, quality management and inter-professional education. Demonstrating leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate others.
  • Recent experience (within the last 2 years) of Endoscopy service delivery

Desirable

  • Knowledge of training infrastructure in endoscopy service delivery.
  • Experience of facilitating groups
  • Experience of operating an effective quality management framework in an education or health setting.

Skills

Essential

  • Establishes constructive working relationships by working with others and demonstrating credibility across organisational and professional boundaries as necessary to achieve objectives
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Joint Advisory Group (JAG) certification as a Clinical Endoscopist
  • Evidence of post registration continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Educated to masters level or demonstrates an equivalent level of experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of Clinical Endoscopy training requirements.
  • Knowledge of key policies and strategies in relation to Clinical Endoscopy education
  • Understanding of health sector education and training principles. Understanding of curriculum design, educational supervision, quality management and inter-professional education. Demonstrating leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate others.
  • Recent experience (within the last 2 years) of Endoscopy service delivery

Desirable

  • Knowledge of training infrastructure in endoscopy service delivery.
  • Experience of facilitating groups
  • Experience of operating an effective quality management framework in an education or health setting.

Skills

Essential

  • Establishes constructive working relationships by working with others and demonstrating credibility across organisational and professional boundaries as necessary to achieve objectives

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

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE South West Office

Bristol/Plymouth/Taunton

TA1 2PX


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE South West Office

Bristol/Plymouth/Taunton

TA1 2PX


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Programme Nurse Training Lead

Alex Goddard

alex.goddard5@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

13 months

Working pattern

Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

990-SW-16508-E

Job locations

Any NHSE South West Office

Bristol/Plymouth/Taunton

TA1 2PX


Supporting documents

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