Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-MED1633A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Endoscopy (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
Endoscopy Sister/Charge Nurse
Department: Endoscopy Unit
Band 6 £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Endoscopy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our busy Endoscopy Team. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) Endoscopy service is based over 2 sites (MKUH and MKUH White House diagnostic Centre (WHDC)) The unit are purpose built to support outpatient and inpatient endoscopic procedures. It consists of four Endoscopy theatres at MKUH, one of which has the facilities to undertake X- ray screening and laser procedures and two Endoscopy theatres at WHDC.
The main responsibility of this post will be to work as the senior member of the Nurse team alongside our Endoscopists, Nurse Associates, Staff Nurses and Health Care Assists to delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the unit, this role is highly technical as you will be working with state-of-the-art endoscopic equipment which helps to diagnose, assess, and treat patients with the Gastrointestinal, Respiratory and Urology conditions.
Our services include an ever-increasing number of specialised therapeutic and diagnostic procedures which require a high level of technical capability and a passion for problem solving.
If you would like to know more about the post please contact Hannah Burnett, Senior Endoscopy Sister on 01908 997654
Interview date: 19th August 2024
Main duties of the job
To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and their relatives within Milton Keynes Hospital Endoscopy Unit.
To ensure patient safety at all times
To co-ordinate clinical activities, allocation of staff and the management of patient flow within the department in conjunction with senior staff and to include other shift management responsibilities.
To provide effective, professional, and managerial leadership to staff in the absence of the Senior Endoscopy Sister; to be the ward representative of the Ward when the Senior Endoscopy Sister is unavailable.
To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Senior Endoscopy Sister.
To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the Endoscopy Unit.
To act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as necessary.
To act as a positive role model to junior staff members.
To ensure that all lines of communication are identified and used effectively; to maintain a high standard of nursing care within the framework of the Trust policies.
Working for our organisation
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
- To provide effective, professional, and managerial leadership to staff in the absence of the Senior Endoscopy Sister and to be the ward representative.
- To support the Senior Endoscopy Sister in the day-to-day running of the unit and in achieving team objectives.
Clinical
- To help ensure that experience of Trust is positive for patients, relatives and visitors.
- Assist patients to access toilet facilities – escort patients to the toilet, assist patients to use bedpans/commodes/bottles. Empty catheter bags, change incontinence pads according to the needs of the patients care plan and trust policy.
Communication Skills
- Communicate with relatives and patients and other team members in a sensitive and caring manner, respecting dignity and privacy at all times and under the direction of the registered practitioner support distressed patients and relatives.
- Accurately take and promptly pass on oral and written messages as appropriate.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Accredited teaching qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. assessor / supervisor preparation)
- ILS course
- Student mentor/Practice supervisor/Practice Assessor qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Prior experience in an Endoscopy Unit
- Experience of supporting learners in practice.
- Good knowledge of supervision and assessment, preceptorship, clinical supervision and education and development of practice
- Demonstrate personal and professional development
- Experience in teaching theory and practical skills
- Extensive post-registration experience
- Evidence managing/co-ordinating a shift
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
- Demonstrate a broad range of clinical experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of proficiency in Endoscopy specific competencies
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to high standards of care
- Accurate record keeping
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively at short notice
- Caring in a professional manner towards patients and their relatives.
- Good organisational / time management skills
- Ability to record and deal with accurate facts, figures and information
- Able to interpret and adhere to Trust and departmental policies protocols, procedures and guidelines
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to delegate tasks
- Understanding of skill mix required to run a list safely
- Flexible to change in demands of service
- Willing to learn new skills
- Computer literate
- Ability to support unregistered staff / students
- Ability to identify and manage risk NMC Code, its application to practice and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour
- Knowledge of person centred care
- Venepuncture/cannulation
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to the multidisciplinary team
- Able to manage and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to cope with emotionally challenging situations
- Evidence of ability to act on own initiative
- Evidence of ability to problem solve
- Have a willingness to undertake appropriate courses relevant to endoscopy nursing or have undertaken recognised endoscopy courses.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work occasionally outside of normal shift to ensure service users are safely discharged
Communication
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to identify with organisations commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Able to show empathy and respect for families and patients
- Able to document care provided and use trust documentation within trust policy and guidelines
Desirable criteria
- Able to work alongside the extensive Multidisciplinary Team, carrying out instructions and feeding back information
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Hannah.Burnett
- Job title
- Senior Endoscopy Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
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