Job summary
This role will support the Endoscopy Team Lead, in the
leadership, co-ordination, and development of the endoscopy services. Acting as
a clinical resource, promoting excellence in clinical practice by supporting
the clinical team in ensuring the highest standards of care is provided to
patients. This will be achieved by using a philosophy of care underpinned by
policy, procedures, protocols, clinical guidelines, audits, business strategies
and priorities. We have 3 vacancies for this role, at our Thorpe Park Clinic, Northgate Medical Centre and our newly refurbished Fountain Medical Centre.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the Team Lead by co-ordinating the endoscopy unit,
as part of the leadership team to ensure the smooth running of the patient
lists, taking responsibility for staffing levels, audit completion, staff
training/ competence, equipment maintenance and staff management.
Champion the mandatory use of JETS Workforce as a competency
platform.
Support the Team Lead and Endoscopy Nurse Manager in
establishing effective communication
To manage the team including HR processes such as
appraisals, 1:1s, team meetings, probation reviews, performance development,
performance management and return to work interviews.
Seek advice from other Endoscopy Team Leads and escalate
operational challenges to the Endoscopy Nurse Manager where appropriate.
Offer advice on nursing practice ensuring the endoscopy team
are using current evidence-based practice.
Provide safe, quality, evidence-based care within a busy
diagnostic Endoscopy Unit.
Assess, plan and implement care per local and national
policies and guidelines including JAG
Participate and assist with endoscopic procedures and the
decontamination of endoscopes.
Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
Assume accountability of autonomous practice.
To support a culture of continuous quality improvement,
evaluating standards of care and leading in the implementation of changes and
nursing development.
Help support nursing research and maintain own knowledge,
skills, expertise and experience.
About us
About us:
LivingCare Group is a set of
companies that operate across various health services and portfolios. We have extensive experience of developing
and delivering NHS care and have a growing portfolio of private provision. We work across GP practices and within our
own centres in Yorkshire.
Our services are developed in
response to local demands across the health economy and in line with the NHS
governance and contractual requirements.
We are also proud to be a
Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1).
What we offer our employees:
Free onsite parking
Exclusive discounts
Flexible working
Work life balance is a priority here at
LivingCare, with services running at sociable times. 08:00-18:00 Monday to
Saturday.
Blue Light Card NHS discount at a range of shops
and restaurants
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
Annual pay review
Culture matrix programme: we organise special
events every month to support our teams
Celebrating success: this programme gives
rewards to our team member who have gone above and beyond
Supermarket vouchers: we give these out every
month as part of our supermarket sweep competition
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
In the absence of the Team lead:
Support the Team Lead by co-ordinating the endoscopy unit,
as part of the leadership team to ensure the smooth running of the patient
lists, taking responsibility for staffing levels, audit completion, staff
training/ competence, equipment maintenance and staff management.
Champion the mandatory use of JETS Workforce as a competency
platform.
Support the Team Lead and Endoscopy Nurse Manager in
establishing effective communication
To manage the team including HR processes such as
appraisals, 1:1s, team meetings, probation reviews, performance development,
performance management and return to work interviews.
Seek advice from other Endoscopy Team Leads and escalate
operational challenges to the Endoscopy Nurse Manager where appropriate.
Offer advice on nursing practice ensuring the endoscopy team
are using current evidence-based practice.
Provide safe, quality, evidence-based care within a busy
diagnostic Endoscopy Unit.
Assess, plan and implement care per local and national
policies and guidelines including JAG
Participate and assist with endoscopic procedures and the
decontamination of endoscopes.
Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
Assume accountability of autonomous practice.
To support a culture of continuous quality improvement,
evaluating standards of care and leading in the implementation of changes and
nursing development.
Help support nursing research and maintain own knowledge,
skills, expertise and experience.
Support the lead nurse in the development, maintenance and
review of nursing care pathways.
Offer ideas and partake in the formulation of the Endoscopy
Unit philosophy, strategy and policy under the guidance of the lead nurse.
Supervision, teaching/mentoring of nursing assistants,
arrangement of training and mandatory study days.
Maintain a Personal Professional Portfolio in accordance
with the requirements of NMC and HCPC revalidation.
To contribute to the implementation and review of Health and
Safety and Security procedures for the benefit of staff and patients by liaison
with practice health and safety personnel.
To contribute to the formulation of infection control
policies and ensure compliance.
To produce and maintain accurate clinical records of
treatments and procedures.
Management of medical supplies and stock control.
Support each unit by cross site working where there is a
service requirement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
In the absence of the Team lead:
Support the Team Lead by co-ordinating the endoscopy unit,
as part of the leadership team to ensure the smooth running of the patient
lists, taking responsibility for staffing levels, audit completion, staff
training/ competence, equipment maintenance and staff management.
Champion the mandatory use of JETS Workforce as a competency
platform.
Support the Team Lead and Endoscopy Nurse Manager in
establishing effective communication
To manage the team including HR processes such as
appraisals, 1:1s, team meetings, probation reviews, performance development,
performance management and return to work interviews.
Seek advice from other Endoscopy Team Leads and escalate
operational challenges to the Endoscopy Nurse Manager where appropriate.
Offer advice on nursing practice ensuring the endoscopy team
are using current evidence-based practice.
Provide safe, quality, evidence-based care within a busy
diagnostic Endoscopy Unit.
Assess, plan and implement care per local and national
policies and guidelines including JAG
Participate and assist with endoscopic procedures and the
decontamination of endoscopes.
Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
Assume accountability of autonomous practice.
To support a culture of continuous quality improvement,
evaluating standards of care and leading in the implementation of changes and
nursing development.
Help support nursing research and maintain own knowledge,
skills, expertise and experience.
Support the lead nurse in the development, maintenance and
review of nursing care pathways.
Offer ideas and partake in the formulation of the Endoscopy
Unit philosophy, strategy and policy under the guidance of the lead nurse.
Supervision, teaching/mentoring of nursing assistants,
arrangement of training and mandatory study days.
Maintain a Personal Professional Portfolio in accordance
with the requirements of NMC and HCPC revalidation.
To contribute to the implementation and review of Health and
Safety and Security procedures for the benefit of staff and patients by liaison
with practice health and safety personnel.
To contribute to the formulation of infection control
policies and ensure compliance.
To produce and maintain accurate clinical records of
treatments and procedures.
Management of medical supplies and stock control.
Support each unit by cross site working where there is a
service requirement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered ODP
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Basic IT skills and ability to work with online programmes such as SystmOne
- Good time/resource management skills
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- To be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience),
- Knowledge of working within endoscopy unit
- To have Preparation for mentorship course (ENB998) or equivalent
- Access to own transportation to support cross site working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered ODP
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Basic IT skills and ability to work with online programmes such as SystmOne
- Good time/resource management skills
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- To be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience),
- Knowledge of working within endoscopy unit
- To have Preparation for mentorship course (ENB998) or equivalent
- Access to own transportation to support cross site working
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).
