Job summary
The Royal London Hospital Endoscopy Unit is looking for a dynamic and forward thinking band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, to join the existing team of junior management.
We are looking for people with commitment to endoscopy. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a large team. You should be flexible and approachable with a positive attitude, as this is the ethos of the centre.
We are a friendly department within a purpose-built centre with 5 endoscopy rooms and a 17 bedded recovery area with step down facilities. We have a dedicated team of nurses who practise team nursing and rotate to all areas of the department.
We undertake all Endoscopy procedures including, ERCP, Spyglass, ESD, EUS, EBUS, Capsule Endoscopy and Bowel Cancer screening and Straight to Test Endoscopy. The unit is currently open from 08.00 to 19.00hrs.
Working on a six day working rota
We are committed to supporting and developing our staff and our service.
We have an active clinical governance group which has been running for over 14 years and which you would be expected to contribute to.
Main duties of the job
The provision of high standard of Individualised holistic patient care to all patients attending the endoscopy unit, assist with procedures and work as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
Co-ordinating the unit on a regular basis. Supervising own team, providing appraisal, teaching and support.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, with experience in endoscopy.
- Courses relevant to the speciality.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a band 5 in an endoscopy unit.
- Experience in managing endoscopy Lists.
- Relevant previous ward experience.
Desirable
- Previous band 6 in endoscopy experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to assist all endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound.
- You must be independent with all these procedures.
- Use of lifting solution, glue, dye spray.
- Ability to cannulate.
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work and those of your team members
- Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence.
- Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so.
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests and that of colleagues and team members.
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better.
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them.
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security.
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate.
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner and actively promotes the Green Rules used in endoscopy at RLH and the Trust Values.
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, with experience in endoscopy.
- Courses relevant to the speciality.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a band 5 in an endoscopy unit.
- Experience in managing endoscopy Lists.
- Relevant previous ward experience.
Desirable
- Previous band 6 in endoscopy experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to assist all endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound.
- You must be independent with all these procedures.
- Use of lifting solution, glue, dye spray.
- Ability to cannulate.
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work and those of your team members
- Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence.
- Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so.
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests and that of colleagues and team members.
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better.
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them.
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security.
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate.
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner and actively promotes the Green Rules used in endoscopy at RLH and the Trust Values.
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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).
