Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Medicine
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-SNM190724-A
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum or per annum pro rata
- Closing
- 06/08/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/08/2024
Employer heading
Junior Sister / Charge Nurse Endoscopy
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Endoscopy team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced endoscopy nurse who is focused, friendly and an enthusiastic individual, who wants to develop their managerial and leadership skills.
Endoscopy is a demanding environment, constantly modernising to deliver high quality services within current healthcare demands, however in return it does provide an exciting opportunity to develop both personally and professionally.
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic care to Patient who undergo procedures in the Endoscopy Unit as part of their clinical pathway in clinic settings including digital platforms.
- Assessment and monitoring of patients conditions and medications providing advice and guidance in line with their individualized care pathway.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of nurse-led initiatives for the benefit of the patient within the Endoscopy Unit, in conjunction with medical, nursing and admin colleagues.
- Develop and sustain appropriate multidisciplinary working relationships
- Seek opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes, including accessing clinical supervision.
- Accountable for a pastoral team and run continuous assessment of their skills and needs
- Support education development of their pastoral team
- Engage with the management team towards implementing change in the Endoscopy Unit.
Experience and Skill
We are looking for a strong applicant with a passion to provide first class patient centred care in the Endoscopy Unit.
- Experience in Endoscopy is essential.
- Experience at a band 5 registered nurse level will be required.
- To be confident in own knowledge base but seek guidance when appropriate.
- Candidate must be confident in working as part of a multidisciplinary team and will be supported to develop independent practice.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Microsoft Office skills
- Communication
- Self-motivated
- Problem solving
- Delegation
- Leadership
- Motivational
- Teamwork
- General IT skills
- Prioritisation
- Working under pressure
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
- Ward management experience
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service Experience in an acute hospital setting
- Provide evidence of supporting / managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement
- Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
- Appraisal skills
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Some insight into budget management
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
- Ines Pinheiro
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 023 8120 4441
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