Job summary
NHS England is recruiting an Endoscopy Nurse Lead for the South East Endoscopy Training Academy on a secondment for a fixed term basis, until 31 March 2026.
This role is for 1 day a week. (Please note in this text Endoscopy Nurse refers to nurses working on the Endoscopy unit, not Clinical Endoscopists)
The post holder will sit within the NHSE South East Cancer and Diagnostics Programme and will be instrumental in leading the ongoing development of the South East Endoscopy Training Academy.
The purpose of the Endoscopy Nurse Lead is to lead on the development of Endoscopy Nurse Training in the South East, providing regional leadership for the delivery of high quality, cross specialty, & multi-professional endoscopy training, in collaboration with the wider South East Endoscopy Training Academy core team.
The post holder will be committed to the development of the current and future endoscopy workforce, able to demonstrate strategic thinking and innovative problem solving when approaching the complex challenge of delivering multi-professional education.
Main duties of the job
This role will be integral to the development of the academy and will be responsible for providing clinical insight and leadership within Endoscopy Nurse training. The key outputs from the role, supported by the Academy's Clinical Lead, Senior Project Manager, and Project Officer, as well as the NHSE SE Cancer and Diagnostics Programme Team will be to:
- Undertake workforce planning to identify the region's training needs and to identify any challenges in appointing and retaining staff.
- Promote endoscopy nursing as a career choice in the region.
- Increase the utilisation of JETS-Workforce, working through system blockers/barriers to uptake, with particular focus on the roll out of ENDO 2.
- Develop and deliver upskilling and developmental opportunities for Endoscopy Nurses to extend their scope of practice, mapped to career pathways.
- Work with partners to develop and deliver professional development for endoscopy nurses and support staff with the aim of improving recruitment and retention for the SE region.
- Development of excellent working relationships with multiple stakeholders including NHSE colleagues, NHS Trusts, Endoscopy Networks, Higher Education Institutes, professional, clinical & education leads.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key elements of the job will include:
- Communicate, provide and present information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including those working within the regional endoscopy units and external agencies, building and maintaining key relationships with a wide range of different stakeholders with complex and conflicting requirements
- Leading on workforce matters as the subject matter expert with external stakeholders, working closely with internal and external teams and others to lead, advise, support, facilitate, monitor and performance manage the implementation of a workforce transformation programme for the endoscopy nursing workforce, ensuring work is aligned with ICS plans and supports the delivery of the NHS England delivery plan and other related policy.
- Leading on the design and implementation of this programme of work to support workforce transformation priorities, including planning, developing and evaluating methods to measure the performance and outputs of assigned pieces of work, alongside ensuring appropriate governance and risk management. This will include the delivery and management of short-, medium- and long-term business plans for local teams to achieve quality strategic outcomes
- Making sound decisions in an uncertain environment, where the outcomes are not immediately apparent, using analysis and judgement where data may conflict.
- The successful candidate will be passionate about the delivery and management of endoscopy nurse education and training in the South East. The post holder will become part of a dynamic team who are passionate and committed to supporting the expansion and transformation of education and training in endoscopy.
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
Key elements of the job will include:
- Communicate, provide and present information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including those working within the regional endoscopy units and external agencies, building and maintaining key relationships with a wide range of different stakeholders with complex and conflicting requirements
- Leading on workforce matters as the subject matter expert with external stakeholders, working closely with internal and external teams and others to lead, advise, support, facilitate, monitor and performance manage the implementation of a workforce transformation programme for the endoscopy nursing workforce, ensuring work is aligned with ICS plans and supports the delivery of the NHS England delivery plan and other related policy.
- Leading on the design and implementation of this programme of work to support workforce transformation priorities, including planning, developing and evaluating methods to measure the performance and outputs of assigned pieces of work, alongside ensuring appropriate governance and risk management. This will include the delivery and management of short-, medium- and long-term business plans for local teams to achieve quality strategic outcomes
- Making sound decisions in an uncertain environment, where the outcomes are not immediately apparent, using analysis and judgement where data may conflict.
- The successful candidate will be passionate about the delivery and management of endoscopy nurse education and training in the South East. The post holder will become part of a dynamic team who are passionate and committed to supporting the expansion and transformation of education and training in endoscopy.
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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skilled and engaging communicator able to select from, and utilise, a range of negotiating and influencing strategies appropriate to different audiences and environments.
- Establishes constructive working relationships by working with others and demonstrating credibility organisationally and professionally
- Is able to work independently and flexibly, but also as part of a team and to contribute to NHS England's wider objectives.
Desirable
- Capable of effective planning over a medium and short-term planning horizon and with a high tolerance of uncertainty, ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources, early identification of risk through a continuously adapting project landscape
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Knowledge of training infrastructure in endoscopy service delivery.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (which must be maintained) as Registered Nurse - Adult
- Postgraduate level or equivalent in relevant field or extensive knowledge of specialist area acquired through education or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching or assessing qualification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates a passion for education and endoscopy training with a personal ethos to improve health outcomes for patients across England
- Is diligent, conscientious and self-motivated, recognising that improved patient care is at the heart of all decision making
- Commitment to the promotion of equality and diversity in the workforce by operating in accordance with Trust policy, NHS England policy, good practice and support of the equalities agenda
Desirable
- Promotes innovation, organisational learning and the sharing of best practice
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skilled and engaging communicator able to select from, and utilise, a range of negotiating and influencing strategies appropriate to different audiences and environments.
- Establishes constructive working relationships by working with others and demonstrating credibility organisationally and professionally
- Is able to work independently and flexibly, but also as part of a team and to contribute to NHS England's wider objectives.
Desirable
- Capable of effective planning over a medium and short-term planning horizon and with a high tolerance of uncertainty, ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources, early identification of risk through a continuously adapting project landscape
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Knowledge of training infrastructure in endoscopy service delivery.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (which must be maintained) as Registered Nurse - Adult
- Postgraduate level or equivalent in relevant field or extensive knowledge of specialist area acquired through education or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching or assessing qualification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates a passion for education and endoscopy training with a personal ethos to improve health outcomes for patients across England
- Is diligent, conscientious and self-motivated, recognising that improved patient care is at the heart of all decision making
- Commitment to the promotion of equality and diversity in the workforce by operating in accordance with Trust policy, NHS England policy, good practice and support of the equalities agenda
Desirable
- Promotes innovation, organisational learning and the sharing of best practice
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).
