Work Pattern :
Fixed Term, Part Time, (2-4 hours, annualised contract, 0.5-1 programmed activity hours per week)
Fixed-term or Secondment
* for 24 months
* For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants, a fixed-term or secondment would be considered.
You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.
Who We Are
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.
The NHS Scotland Academy (NHSSA) has been developed to deliver unique workforce learning opportunities on behalf of NHS Scotland. A joint venture between NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and NHS Golden Jubilee (NHS GJ), the NHSS Academy is hosted at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital (GJNH) as part of a hub and spoke national academy model for NHS Scotland.
The National Endoscopy Training Programme (NETP) has been established within the NHSSA to develop an expert endoscopy training faculty and trained and experienced endoscopy workforce to support delivery of JAG standard endoscopy training nationally.
We wish to appoint experienced, JAG approved endoscopy trainers to a national faculty of endoscopy trainers. These trainers will contribute to the delivery of an expanding number of basic and advanced endoscopy training courses and immersion training sessions in Scotland and be expected to engage in the delivery of high-quality endoscopy training locally.
Successful candidates will be appointed to a 0.5 or 1 PA (2 - 4 hours) per week annualised contract to allow them to contribute flexibly to the training programme. This is likely to take the form of a secondment from or in addition to a clinical appointment. The clinical duties will be delivered across the regional endoscopy training centres, local endoscopy units, and the NHS Academy Hub.
The Opportunity
Do you have extensive experience and knowledge of endoscopy and endoscopy practice, use of new technologies?
Do you have experience in planning, leading, and delivering endoscopy or other training sessions?
Do you wish to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of endoscopy training and patient care across Scotland?
Do you wish to join a dynamic, expert faculty delivering high‑quality training as part of the National Endoscopy Training Programme (NETP)?
Do you wish to contribute to the design and delivery of a range of training courses—including basic and advanced endoscopy skills, train‑the‑trainer sessions, and immersive learning experiences—at accredited centres and the NHS Scotland Academy Hub.?
Working within the National Endoscopy Training Programme (NETP) which is based within the NHS Scotland Academy. The training hub is hosted at NHS Golden Jubilee (NHS GJ) with regional training centres expanding as JAG accreditation is achieved.
Does this sound like you?
What We Love to See
Consultants offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply :
Ability to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise own workloads, to meet strict deadlines
Benefits Which Matter
As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including :
* Life‑work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and hybrid working
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
* Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
* NHS discounts and more
Diversity and Inclusion
Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.
It’s not essential to be in a consultant role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.
If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact Catherine Boylan, Programme Lead, National Endoscopy Training Programme ().
Next Steps
* NHS candidates will be considered firstly on a secondment basis, and so are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current NHS employer at the earliest opportunity, ideally prior to application.
All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.
In person OR online interviews will take place on or after 10th December 2025.
For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.
Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23 : 59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
As part of the pre‑employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre‑settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website.
For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker / Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
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