Sister/Charge Nurse Endoscopy

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Staff discounts

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Senior Endoscopy Nurse with a dedicated education role to join the Endoscopy team. The post is a permanent, 37.5-hour week combining 22.5 hours of clinical practice with 15 hours of protected education time.

You will provide senior clinical leadership within the Endoscopy Unit while supporting education, training and professional development of the endoscopy nursing and support workforce.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register.
• Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or equivalent knowledge.
• Significant post registration experience in a relevant specialty.
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies.
• Higher Education Institute approved course for supporting learners in practice or equivalent experience.
• Extensive post registration experience within the specialty.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for endoscopy patients.
• Act as a senior nurse, supporting safe running of endoscopy lists.
• Undertake patient assessment, preparation, monitoring and recovery.
• Provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote safe practice in sedation, infection prevention, medicines management and patient safety.
• Support junior staff and learners in the clinical environment.
• Be a positive role model upholding professional standards and patient-centered care.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Clinical leadership

Education

Mentoring

Education

NMC registration/degree

Teaching qualification (desirable)

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Sister / Charge Nurse - Endoscopy

Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our Endoscopy team as a Band 6 Senior Endoscopy Nurse with a dedicated clinical and education role.

This is a 37.5-hour per week post, incorporating 22.5 hours of clinical practice and 15 hours of protected education time per week.

The post holder will provide senior clinical leadership within the Endoscopy Unit while having dedicated time to support the education, training and professional development of the endoscopy nursing and support workforce.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse who has a strong interest in both endoscopy and education.

You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be confident in providing clinical leadership and enthusiastic about supporting colleagues to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence.

Previous experience of teaching, mentoring, coaching or competency assessment is essential, with a relevant teaching or practice education qualification desirable.

This role offers a unique opportunity to maintain your clinical expertise while having protected time dedicated to education and workforce development.

You will play an important role in supporting the development of a skilled, knowledgeable and confident Endoscopy workforce, ultimately contributing to improved patient experience, safety and outcomes.

If you are an experienced Endoscopy Nurse looking for a role that combines clinical leadership with education, we would love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Act as a senior nurse within the clinical environment, supporting the safe and effective running of endoscopy lists.
• Undertake patient assessment, preparation, monitoring and recovery.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote safe practice in relation to sedation, infection prevention and control, medicines management and patient safety.
• Support junior staff and learners within the clinical environment.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting professional standards and compassionate patient-centred care.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development.

Education Role

• Identify education and training needs within the Endoscopy team.
• Develop, coordinate and deliver education and training programmes.
• Support staff induction, preceptorship and ongoing professional development.
• Facilitate endoscopy-specific teaching and clinical skills training.
• Support staff to achieve and maintain relevant endoscopy competencies.
• Undertake competency assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate education, competency and training records.
• Develop and review educational resources in line with current evidence, professional guidance and service requirements.
• Support the development of a positive learning environment across the Endoscopy Unit.
• Work collaboratively with the Practice Educator, Endoscopy Leadership Team and wider Education Team.
• Contribute to audit and evaluation of educational programmes and their impact on patient care.
• Support continuous improvement in standards of clinical practice and education.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
• Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service

Desirable criteria

• Change Management, clinical practice development.
• Multidisciplinary team working.

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together