Job summary
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the effective management of the department over the 24-hour period. They will provide clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing team. They will supervise the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care ensuring that nursing and corporate standards are maintained and measured. The post holder will be responsible for the deployment and supervision of staff where there is a requirement to meet the needs of the case load between both Endoscopy Departments. The post holder will provide senior nurse leadership and deputise in the absence of the Matron.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the effective 24-hour management of the department, providing both clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing team.
They will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care in line with Trust policies, national guidance, and professional standards, overseeing the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
The post holder will manage the deployment, supervision, and coordination of staff to meet service demands across both Endoscopy Departments, act as a senior clinical decision-maker, and provide guidance and support in complex situations.
They will monitor compliance with clinical governance, risk management, infection prevention, and health and safety requirements, support workforce management including rostering, appraisal, and professional development, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and senior leadership and will deputise for the Matron as required, taking responsibility for operational decisions and overall service oversight in their absence.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Diploma in Adult nursing
- Evidence of post-registration development in the relevant specialty
- Teaching/facilitation qualification or experience Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Desirable
- Professional Nurse Advocate Qualification or working towards
- Endo 1, 2 Qualification
- Advanced Communication Qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years post registration experience with 1 year at Band 6
- Experience of managing a team or area within a ward/department
- Expert clinical skills/knowledge within the specialty
- Leadership skills
- Able to apply HR policies/processes relevant to managing people
- Gastroenterology On Call knowledge and training experience
Desirable
- Evidence of leading change
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Diploma in Adult nursing
- Evidence of post-registration development in the relevant specialty
- Teaching/facilitation qualification or experience Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Desirable
- Professional Nurse Advocate Qualification or working towards
- Endo 1, 2 Qualification
- Advanced Communication Qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years post registration experience with 1 year at Band 6
- Experience of managing a team or area within a ward/department
- Expert clinical skills/knowledge within the specialty
- Leadership skills
- Able to apply HR policies/processes relevant to managing people
- Gastroenterology On Call knowledge and training experience
Desirable
- Evidence of leading change
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
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).
