Job summary
Are you an
experienced nurse with a passion for delivering safe, high quality, patient
centred care and outstanding outcomes? Are you looking for a new challenge? If
so, then we would love to hear from you.
Due to an increasing demand for
community diagnostics, we have developed premises in Chorley, Lancashire, to
deliver endoscopy and other diagnostic services, supporting local Primary and
Secondary care partners. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated,
proactive and experienced individual to lead on the further development and
day-to-day running of this new unit.
The postholder will work closely
with ASL Managing Directors, a business manager and administrators to deliver
high quality, evidence based, seamless and cost effective care. They will be
expected to provide effective leadership working closely with the nursing team,
Consultants and managers whilst upholding ASL values. The postholder will be
responsible for the safe staffing of the unit in order to deliver our ambitious
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). We are aiming for JAG accreditation of the
unit within the first 6-9 months and the postholder will work with the
experienced ASL team to gain and maintain this accreditation.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality nursing care and continuing responsibility for the management of the Community Endoscopy Unit
- To provide direction and leadership to the nursing team
- To implement and manage effective changes to improve the unit and patient care
- To take operational responsibility for the effective utilisation of all required resources
- To work closely with the ASL team to ensure efficient and effective flow of patients through the unit and the Endoscopy pathway.
- To take a senior and active role in achieving JAG accreditation for the unit
About us
Alimentary
Solutions Limited (ASL) is a clinically founded, developed and led organisation
with 2 Managing Directors at the helm, both highly experienced NHS Consultants.
We deliver diagnostic capacity solutions to the NHS, working in partnership
with Primary and Secondary Care commissioners, and commenced clinical services
in 2017. We are CQC registered and were inspected in 2023, achieving a GOOD
rating across our services with no areas for improvement identified. We are
also on a number of national procurement Frameworks which allows commissioners
easier access to us for insourcing and outsourcing healthcare support.
Our emphasis is
on Quality without Compromise, and we have a consistent track record in
delivering outstanding clinical performance, safety and patient feedback. We
deliver this through our expert clinical leadership and insistence on only
using the most accredited and skilled staff for clinical roles. Though we have
a very patient-centred approach, we also highly value our staff, as it is
through them that our ambitious quality goals are achieved. Working with ASL,
you will have a voice that is listened to and opportunities to contribute to
the development of our organisation. We are particularly passionate about
teaching, training and continuous improvement, and so you will have a great
opportunity to develop your own skills and knowledge base in an efficient
healthcare setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role combines clinical and managerial working to promote best practice, motivate and inspire our staff to achieve their best, and promote our learning culture.
We are committed to helping our staff maintain a good work-life balance and ensure they feel valued and supported.
Benefits of the role
1. Flexible working:
Depending on your needs, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working and appreciate this may look different for different people. We recognise the need to balance the role to the needs of the potential postholder.
Types of flexibility could include:
- Compressed hours usual full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
- Staggered hours having different start and finish times.
- Set shift patterns to allow for predictability
- Pension:A generous pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer
- Annual Leave:Starting at 25 days a year, plus eight bank holidays
2. Additional benefits:
- Family friendly policies
- Learning & Development: Leadership training, medical and clinical education
- Free on-site parking, tea and coffee
- No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ASL where applicable
We also offer a day off for your birthday (if it falls on one of your working days) which can be taken on any day within the month of your birthday.
We also offer career progression within our expanding organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role combines clinical and managerial working to promote best practice, motivate and inspire our staff to achieve their best, and promote our learning culture.
We are committed to helping our staff maintain a good work-life balance and ensure they feel valued and supported.
Benefits of the role
1. Flexible working:
Depending on your needs, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working and appreciate this may look different for different people. We recognise the need to balance the role to the needs of the potential postholder.
Types of flexibility could include:
- Compressed hours usual full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
- Staggered hours having different start and finish times.
- Set shift patterns to allow for predictability
- Pension:A generous pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer
- Annual Leave:Starting at 25 days a year, plus eight bank holidays
2. Additional benefits:
- Family friendly policies
- Learning & Development: Leadership training, medical and clinical education
- Free on-site parking, tea and coffee
- No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ASL where applicable
We also offer a day off for your birthday (if it falls on one of your working days) which can be taken on any day within the month of your birthday.
We also offer career progression within our expanding organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC registration
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
- Diploma or Degree
- Successful completion of a Leadership & Development Programme at Band 6 level
- Teaching and assessment course, such as ENB 997/998 or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development in Endoscopy
Desirable
- Level 4 ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) or equivalent
- ILS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of at least 5 years recent experience within the Endoscopy setting, including at least 2 years experience at Band 6 level
- Evidence of teaching in clinical practice
- Proven leadership and managerial capabilities
- Evidence of implementing or managing change
- Experience in Clinical Governance with a good understanding of safeguarding
- Experience with JAG and the accreditation process
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in clinical audit
- Experience of managing resources effectively
- IT skills
Knowledge, Skills, aptitude
Essential
- Advanced level of knowledge relating to Endoscopy services
- Effective leadership and management skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise good time management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to influence and motivate the clinical practice of others
- Ability to take a leading role in initiating action and managing change
- Evidence of commitment to own professional development
- Ability to teach to all grades of staff
- Counselling skills
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with ASLs values
Desirable
- Evidence of reflective practice
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining safe working practices and team morale
- Ability to communicate with effective written and verbal skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Committed to own professional development
- Evidence of good attendance record
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC registration
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
- Diploma or Degree
- Successful completion of a Leadership & Development Programme at Band 6 level
- Teaching and assessment course, such as ENB 997/998 or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development in Endoscopy
Desirable
- Level 4 ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) or equivalent
- ILS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of at least 5 years recent experience within the Endoscopy setting, including at least 2 years experience at Band 6 level
- Evidence of teaching in clinical practice
- Proven leadership and managerial capabilities
- Evidence of implementing or managing change
- Experience in Clinical Governance with a good understanding of safeguarding
- Experience with JAG and the accreditation process
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in clinical audit
- Experience of managing resources effectively
- IT skills
Knowledge, Skills, aptitude
Essential
- Advanced level of knowledge relating to Endoscopy services
- Effective leadership and management skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise good time management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to influence and motivate the clinical practice of others
- Ability to take a leading role in initiating action and managing change
- Evidence of commitment to own professional development
- Ability to teach to all grades of staff
- Counselling skills
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with ASLs values
Desirable
- Evidence of reflective practice
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining safe working practices and team morale
- Ability to communicate with effective written and verbal skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Committed to own professional development
- Evidence of good attendance record
Desirable
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).
