Job summary
This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 6 month secondment post, as a band 6 clinical sister in the Endoscopy Unit at James Cook Hospital.
The successful candidate will use their professional judgement and assume responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating clinical care for patients to meet their needs in a safe caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect.
The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the speciality and will assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the unit within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and provide information and support to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will supervise the working of health care workers in the unit and support the training and assessment of student nurses. The post holder will deputise in the absence of the Unit manager. Responsibilies will include coordinating a busy Endoscopy Department at James Cook Hosptial and Redcar Primary Care Hosptial, as well as, providing across site cover for the Friarage Hospital. The post holder must demonstrate the Trust Values and Behaviours for nursing and midwifery staff at all times, and provide clinical management and leadership, advice and support to all relevant personnel working within the unit for a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in gastroscopy, PEG, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and bronchoscopy.
The post holder will be expected to participate in an on call rota for out of hours emergency procedures
The post holder has a duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with best practice standards and comply with trust policies for personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
The Endoscopy service is part of Directorate of Gastroenterology which offers care across both South Tees NHS Foundation Trust sites at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
Endoscopy, at the James Cook site, is a purpose built 4-room Endoscopy unit which specialises in therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. With the exciting development of an additional procedure room, including state of the art equipment , this is an excellent time to join the expanding service and team. Full training will be offered to the successful candidate with a handover from the current post holder. The post holder may be required to work at either The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital sites or elsewhere as required by the Directorate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Effective communication skills written and verbal
- A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives
Desirable
- Good information technology skills
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Recognisable teaching qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience working within an acute or community setting
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience working within an Endoscopy/Outpatient setting
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Effective communication skills written and verbal
- A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives
Desirable
- Good information technology skills
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Recognisable teaching qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience working within an acute or community setting
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience working within an Endoscopy/Outpatient setting
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
