Clinical Endoscopist Training Lead - University of Hull
Job overview
The Yorkshire School of Endoscopy is a National Training School delivering core JAG (Joint Advisory Group for Endoscopy) endoscopy training to all doctors and nurses around the UK. The school is also linked with YETA (Yorkshire Endoscopy Training Academy) and is the core hub for delivering immersive training to trainees throughout the region.
A vacancy has become available to join the training school in delivering core endoscopy training as a Clinical Endoscopist Training Lead. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Endoscopist who can support the expansion of the school and to provide ongoing support to immersive trainees and all UK trainees attending our centre for endoscopy training.The postholder will provide expert professional advice to develop, lead and implement the education and training strategy for endoscopy training in our region. 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. You will be an experienced leader and an expert in your own endoscopy practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to deliver national JAG training course in adherence with JAG guidelines and protocols, developing the education and training offer within the region.
The postholder will also lead on delivering immersive endoscopy training as part of the core programme of activity in accordance with the national NHSE programme of delivery and the YETA Academy.
Working for our organisation
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NMC registration
- MSc in Gastroenterology plus expert knowledge acquired over a significant period
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Training the Colonoscopy/Gastroscopy trainer
- Cert Ed
Knowledge training & Experience
Essential criteria- Significant experience in working as an independent Endoscopist
- Teaching, assessing and evaluating trainees in lower or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures – diagnostic and therapeutic
- Facilitating learning via a variety of teaching/educational methods
- Evidence of conducting audits (sometimes large and/or complex)
- Involved in Research Working independently and within teams
- Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting with multidisciplinary working
- High level of expertise in colonoscopy/endoscopy
- Patient examination and history taking
- Taking and recording Consent following an informed consent process
- Administration of IV Conscious Sedation IV Cannulation
- Trainer on national JAG accredited courses
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria- Patient Advocacy
- Able to communicate sensitive and complex information
- Experienced at delivering bad news (e.g. cancer diagnosis)
- Excellent written and communication Skills
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Customer Care Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Counselling skills
- Representation within Departmental and higher level meetings/committees
- Service Development Lead
- Project Management Lead Influence and negotiating skills
- Faculty Trainer/Teacher
Other Requirements
Essential criteria- Personal integrity and credibility Flexibility
- Innovative
- Creative