Endoscopy Clinical Educator

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tees Valley is seeking an experienced Endoscopy Clinical Educator to develop and deliver training for staff. This role involves collaboration with various healthcare professionals and ensuring quality standards in education. Candidates must be a registered nurse with teaching qualifications and substantial endoscopy experience. The position offers a competitive salary between £38,682 and £46,580 per annum, and is open to all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Previous endoscopy experience required.
• Willing to undergo training as necessary.
• Experience of clinical audit and standard setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver up-to-date training and support.
• Work closely with clinical educators and teams.
• Ensure strong working relationships are formed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to teach, supervise, and assess registered and unregistered staff

Self-confidence and leadership skills

Flexibility, adaptable, and capable of lateral thinking

Education

Registered Nurse/ODP Qualified

Teaching certificate

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Endoscopy Clinical Educator.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Unit Manager and Senior Nursing Team to deliver education and training for staff. The role involves working in a high-paced, diverse service, offering diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and building relationships with the Northern Endoscopy Training Academy and North Tees Trust.

The candidate will work across 3 sites, including The James Cook Hospital, Redcar Primary Care Hospital, and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.

Main duties of the job

The Endoscopy Clinical Educator will develop and deliver up-to-date training and support, working closely with the Northern Endoscopy Training Academy, Trust Clinical Educators, and internal and external teams.

The ideal candidate has previous endoscopy experience, exceptional communication skills, and an interest in self-development and progression. The main role is to support the development of clinical teams, ensuring strong working relationships are formed and upheld.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/ODP Qualified
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Teaching certificate

Experience and Knowledge and Skills

• Vast Clinical Endoscopy Experience
• Working with a wide range of professionals
• Experience of clinical audit and standard setting
• Awareness of South Tees Hospitals Trust guidelines, policies, and structures
• Ability to teach, supervise, and assess registered and unregistered staff
• Able to present information to large groups of multi-professionals
• Self-confidence and leadership skills

Personal attributes

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to use word processing applications and current digital systems
• Good self-motivation and ability to motivate staff
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Able to work on/under own initiative
• Flexibility, adaptable, and capable of lateral thinking

The salary for this role is £38,682 to £46,580 per annum (pro rata).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.