Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 210-2024-1072
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Endoscopy unit manager
Band 7
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full time : 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a department manager within the endoscopy unit at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will lead the nursing workforce to deliver safe, kind and effective care to patients attending the unit. They will be responsible for the line management of the nursing team, staff development and upholding patient safety at all times. There are several service improvement projects currently underway within the department which will require a dedicated leader to inspire staff and other stakeholders to engage in continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will ideally be competent in all aspects of clinical practice / endoscopy techniques and procedures within the Endoscopy speciality. They will have an awareness and understanding of JAG (Joint Advisory Group) standards and be able to lead the unit in line with these.
We are looking for a leader who will demonstrate a strong clinical presence and who will embrace the departments approach towards shared governance and empower staff to reach their potential.
Main duties of the job
As the Unit Manager you will be accountable for the quality of care delivered to patients and families by your team. Through your leadership you will manage all resources, including your budget, effectively, whilst ensuring the highest standards of care to patients. Through excellent communication and commitment to your team you will ensure compliance with all Corporate and Divisional objectives and continuous professional development.
Working for our organisation
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 6258 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. This includes 357,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £27.50 (standard) or £55.50 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Post registration qualification or evidence of further study
- Management qualification
- Mentorship and assessing qualification
- Registered Adult Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Leadership development
- Relevant specialty qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as deputy ward manager or equivalent role
- Completion of leadership training
- Experience in staff management
- Experience in initation and implementation of change
Desirable criteria
- Participation in service development
- Knowledge of financial management in clinical setting
- Specialty experience
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Richard Kewin
- Job title
- Urgent care matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244362229
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