Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Endoscopy

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in Endoscopy at University Hospitals Dorset (based in Poole with cross site working at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Wimborne Victoria Hospital as needed).You will need to be a hard-working and motivated team player committed to delivering high standards of patient centred care with excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible attitude and you will need to demonstrate a commitment to your own personal development.The post holder must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of gastroenterology and endoscopy. The successful candidate will support the Sister and deputise for them in their absence and be responsible for the coordination of the day to day running of the unit. They will work collaboratively with referring clinicians and other specialists as part of the multidisciplinary team. They will be pro- active in the development of other staffs' practice and also be able to show evidence of their own self development within their clinical role and non clinical role.

This role requires an Active UK NMC registration

Based at: Poole Hospital with rotations at Royal Bournemouth and Wimborne hospital

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and condition

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of speciality
• Ability to support Clinical Supervision
• Awareness of key principles of risk management process
• Experience of clinical audit
• Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image
• Delegation abilities and excellent time management skills

Experience

• Minimum of 3-4 years post registration experience
• Evidence of ward/department management
• Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team
• Experience of providing training and education
• Experience of presenting to others
• Experience of managing resources
• Experience of monitoring clinical practice
• Ability to manage change
• Experience of Recruitment and Retention issues

Qualifications

• Registration on NMC Register (RGN/RN Adult) or equivalent
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent / Mentor Course
• Leadership course
• 1st level degree or working towards

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust