Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Endoscopy

Dorset County Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Dorchester seeks an experienced Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for the Endoscopy Unit. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, leading the nursing team, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates will have extensive Endoscopy experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an Endoscopy setting.
• Ability to lead and motivate nursing staff.
• Strong communication skills with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Endoscopy Unit.
• Serve as a role model for nursing staff.
• Contribute to the development of effective service management.

Skills

Endoscopy experience

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced nurse to apply for the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse position in the Endoscopy Unit at Dorset County Hospital. You should have experience in Endoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the nursing leadership and operation of the Endoscopy Unit.
• Carry out the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the Endoscopy Unit, including admission, recovery, procedure rooms, pre-assessment, audits, and in-patient referral management.
• Act as a role model for the nursing team, promoting a positive attitude and motivating staff to deliver compassionate care while developing themselves professionally.
• Support the Unit team in maintaining effective written and verbal communication with all disciplines, patients and relatives.
• Join an established senior nursing team to develop professionally and contribute to effective service management and leadership to improve patient experience.
• Utilise expertise and critical thinking skills to ensure performance and standards are monitored and maintained.

Our Services and Capabilities

• Comprehensive IBD, Colorectal and Hepatology services with specialist nurse support.
• Full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including capsule endoscopy, EBUS, and ERCP.
• Fully JAG accredited department with 3 procedure rooms offering diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including deep sedation and anaesthetic supported lists.
• Bronchoscopy, ERCP, Capsule endoscopy, and Bowel Cancer Screening.

About Us

If you are passionate about delivering high quality care to patients and their carers, then this is the post for you.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We strive to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.