Shift Lead - GI Unit (CDC)

Job summary

This is an exciting time to be joining the Endoscopy Unit at the Dudley Group of Hospitals. We have a JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit which has recently undergone expansion & now includes 5 endoscopy procedure rooms, with a separate room in radiology for Fluroscopy assisted procedures. We are further expanding into a Community Diagnostics Centre based at the Corbett Hospital site where we will be undertaking diagnostics & additional services such as cytosponge & Trans-nasal Endoscopy.

We are now advertising for a Shift Lead, Band 6 to support the set up our community diagnostics services. We are looking for a Shift Lead with excellent communication & interpersonal skills who demonstrates good leadership & educational qualities. This is a vital leadership role & you will be working to support & manage the endoscopy nursing team, ensuring our patients receive a high quality of safe, compassionate & effective care during their Endoscopy Journey. As part of the Team, you will help to maintain the JAG Gold Standards for Endoscopy Services & retain our annual Accreditation.

If you enjoy a challenge, are highly motivated, organised, have good communication skills, & want to continue to develop your clinical Endoscopy knowledge / skills, then this is the position for you.

We offer support for flexible working, Mentorship and a programme of learning , and access to training to enhance the role, and support staff engagement to put staff at the centre of change and innovation.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have excellent clinical skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to work and make decisions autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team which includes Consultants, Endoscopy Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Radiologists and other specialist services.

They must have extensive knowledge in a variety of endoscopy techniques and procedures. They must also be willing to support the daily management of the Unit and maintain quality standards of care. The successful applicant will be expected to support the Lead Nurse in the continued development and transformation of service delivery.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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