Job summaryThe post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care with minimal to no supervision dependent on stage of development. The post holder will be required to teach qualified and non-qualified staff including students following the critical care pathway. The post holder is designated to take charge of the Unit, deputising for the Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse. The post holder will inform the manager when changes in circumstances occur which may affect safe and competent practice.
The post holder is competent to an expert Endoscopy nurse working towards proficient shift leadership skills.
Main duties of the job- Provides assessment, planning, organisation and co-ordination of care to Endoscopy patients
- Establishes and maintains the highest standards of organisation and care delivery
- Provides leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised care
- Provides supervision to junior staff and acts as a mentor and assessor and creates a positive learning environment for junior staff, newly appointed staff and students
- Provides a working and training environment that allows all staff to perform their duties to the best of their ability
About usOur people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstreamJob responsibilities- Provides assessment, planning, organisation and co-ordination of care to Endoscopy patients
- Establishes and maintains the highest standards of organisation and care deliver Provides leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised care
- Provides supervision to junior staff and acts as a mentor and assessor and creates a positive learning environment for junior staff, newly appointed staff and student
- Provides a working and training environment that allows all staff to perform their duties to the best of their ability
- Carries out audit and research to increase knowledge and assure quality of care
- Recognise the development aspect of the post leading to the acquisition of managerial skills to progress to a Band 7 role.
Person SpecificationQualifications- Essential: registered nurse
- Essential: Qualified staff Nurse
- Essential: 2 years experience at least as a band 5
- Desirable: 2 years experience
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
