Job summary
Employer heading
Endoscopy Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
We are looking to recruit highly motivated Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to work in our nursing leadership team in at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH). To help lead and develop the well-established team of nurses within NUH Endoscopy. The services operate across the whole of NUH, at , City Hospital Campus.
We currently have secondment opportunity for this role at City Endoscopy Units.
It is a requirement that all staff members will work across the three sites when required. The Deputy sister/ Charge nurse will be based at Nottingham City Hospital or Queens Medical Centre . The role requires forward thinking staff, with some leadership skills. Who are enthusiastic and who can ensure that the highest standards of care are met. You will be pro-active in the professional development of the nursing team and will need to demonstrate the ability to manage both acutely ill and chronically ill patients, alongside co-ordinating the clinical area and nursing teams.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. The successful candidate will be required to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
Successful candidates must have excellent communication skills along with the ability to prioritise key tasks and should be able to learn new skills if required in a highly technical speciality. You will be pro-active and will need to demonstrate the ability to manage both acutely ill and chronically ill patients, alongside co-ordinating the clinical area.
NUH Endoscopy is currently expanding its service to include weekend working and three session days covering evening working.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current level one NMC registration or Current HPC registration part 1
- Diploma or Degree in health/nursing related Studies, or ODP equivalent study.
Desirable criteria
- Formal Leadership and Managment Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Min 2 years experienced in NHS acute care settings at band 5 or above.
- Ability to manage a clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading a team
- Current Endoscopy Experience
Communication
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- Evidence of effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Planning and organisation
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload of self and others, and recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team.
Physical & other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties whilst wearing appropriate PPE
- Ability to participate in the out of ours on call service.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings
- Flexible in hours of work to meet the needs of the service
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
- Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Billy Hunter
- Job title
- Charge Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01159249924
- Additional information
Please ensure that you demonstrate the essential personal specifications in your application
A visit to the area is highly recommended and can be arranged.
Charge Nurse Billy Hunter, Endoscopy Manager, Nottingham City Hospitals at [email protected] Ext 74387
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