Job summary
The post holder has responsibility for co-ordinating the activities of the Endoscopy team to ensure the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team encouraging an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitating.
Receives guidance from the Endoscopy Manager on the day-to-day management of the ward budget and gains experience in deployment of staff and other resources to satisfy the needs of the service within financial constraints.
Manages the department in the absence of the department Sister/Charge Nurse.
Participate in the on-going development of the Endoscopy Services.
This post will cover cross site working across Doncaster Royal Infirmary Bassetlaw hospital and Montagu hospital
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the MDT, Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised plans of patient care.
- Effectively communicate with patients, relatives and other members of the endoscopy Team.
- Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures and assisting endoscopist with therapeutic procedures.
- Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Ensure all areas within the endoscopy unit are prepared safely and according to procedure.
- Ensure all technical equipment is checked prior to procedures and is in good working order.
- Keep up to date with COSHH regulations.
- Be aware of own individual responsibilities and training needs and
- keep up to date with mandatory training.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment and report any untoward incident.
- Respect patient's confidentiality.
- Keep accurate nursing records.
- Facilitate effective discharge planning alongside other members of the MDT.
- Cannulation and venepuncture are an essential skill.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Mentorship /Teaching Qualification or equivalent qualification or experience
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- ILS (Immediate Life Support) or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification
- Evidence in academic achievement
- Participate in management development courses
- Endoscopy specific course
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
- Demonstrate positive verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary team/client/relatives
- Be interested and committed to caring for people from any culture and environmental background or illness
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of leadership and empowerment issues
- Experience of undertaking PDA's
- Experience of managing sickness absence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Endoscopy experience - competent in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including ERCP
- Scope Roles relevant to post - cannulation, venepuncture
- Evidence of learning and development in line with prep requirements
- Evidence of department management under supervision
- Experience working in co-ordinator role / leading the unit
- Managing in-patient referrals
- Development of knowledge and skills in Endoscopy
Desirable
- Previous Endoscopy management experience
- Evidence of research based practice
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Mentorship /Teaching Qualification or equivalent qualification or experience
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- ILS (Immediate Life Support) or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification
- Evidence in academic achievement
- Participate in management development courses
- Endoscopy specific course
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
- Demonstrate positive verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary team/client/relatives
- Be interested and committed to caring for people from any culture and environmental background or illness
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of leadership and empowerment issues
- Experience of undertaking PDA's
- Experience of managing sickness absence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Endoscopy experience - competent in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including ERCP
- Scope Roles relevant to post - cannulation, venepuncture
- Evidence of learning and development in line with prep requirements
- Evidence of department management under supervision
- Experience working in co-ordinator role / leading the unit
- Managing in-patient referrals
- Development of knowledge and skills in Endoscopy
Desirable
- Previous Endoscopy management experience
- Evidence of research based practice
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).
