Job summary
We are looking for someone who has the motivation, drive and commitment to help deliver an outstanding endoscopy service. You will have a proven record of experience and achievement within this field of nursing. You will work as a professional role model, demonstrating flexibility, excellent communication skills and an ability to work as a team leader whilst retaining a key leadership role as a senior nurse within the divisional management teams. There is also an expectation to engage in teaching, training and research activities within the department, including JAG courses.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.
To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
To support the /Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
In the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
To manage a delegated group of Band 5 and Band 3 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements.
To lead the team of nurses in the endoscopy procedure room.
To help with training of junior staff and maintaining their competencies.
To help in audits and documentation of data necessary in maintaining the JAG accreditation status.
To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst level registration
- oEvidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
- oPreceptorship/Teaching qualification
- oEvidence of completion of endoscopy competencies
Desirable
- oEvidence of skills in managing junior staff
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in the Endoscopy unit for at least 2 years
- oEvidence of experience in conducting quality audits
- oExperience of co-mentoring and assessing student nurses on placement
Desirable
- oEvidence of skills in managing junior staff
Skills and Attitude
Essential
- oKnowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- oHighly proficient in all aspect of Endoscopy practice (pre-assessment, procedure room, admissions and recovery)
- oCompetent in giving IV medication
- oAbility to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
Desirable
- oBe familiar with the different diagnosis in the specialty
- oMotivated and enthusiastic individual; possessing a "can do" attitude
- oProficiency in MS office applications (Word,Excel,Powerpoint)
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst level registration
- oEvidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
- oPreceptorship/Teaching qualification
- oEvidence of completion of endoscopy competencies
Desirable
- oEvidence of skills in managing junior staff
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in the Endoscopy unit for at least 2 years
- oEvidence of experience in conducting quality audits
- oExperience of co-mentoring and assessing student nurses on placement
Desirable
- oEvidence of skills in managing junior staff
Skills and Attitude
Essential
- oKnowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- oHighly proficient in all aspect of Endoscopy practice (pre-assessment, procedure room, admissions and recovery)
- oCompetent in giving IV medication
- oAbility to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
Desirable
- oBe familiar with the different diagnosis in the specialty
- oMotivated and enthusiastic individual; possessing a "can do" attitude
- oProficiency in MS office applications (Word,Excel,Powerpoint)
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).
