Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 Days per week rostered Monday to Saturday. Additional On-Call Duties out normal service ours)
- Job ref
- 164-6975753
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- City Campus
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Endoscopy Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
We are looking to recruit highly motivated Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to work in our nursing leadership team in at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH). To help lead and develop the well-established team of nurses within NUH Endoscopy. The services operates across the whole of NUH, at Nottingham Treatment Centre, City Hospital Campus and Queens Medical Centre Campus.
The Deputy sister/ Charge nurse will be based at Nottingham City Hospital. But it is a requirement that all staff members will work across the three sites when required. The role requires forward thinking staff, with some leadership skills. Who are enthusiastic and who can ensure that the highest standards of care are met. You will be pro-active in the professional development of the nursing team and will need to demonstrate the ability to manage both acutely ill and chronically ill patients, alongside co-ordinating the clinical area and nursing teams.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. The successful candidate will be required to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
Successful candidates must have excellent communication skills along with the ability to prioritise key tasks and should be able to learn new skills if required in a highly technical speciality.
You will Deputise for the ward Manager, and support them in leading the team, managing the clinical area, maintaining NUH/Endoscopy standards and being a role model to others. You will also be required to lead & manage a smaller team of Band 5, Band 3, and Band 2. In aspect such as training, wellbeing, appraisals and supporting them in their work life balance.
You will also be expected to lead on number of projects and link roles. As delegated by your, and with support of your Manager.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Your role as a Band 6 Deputy, will be critical in supporting the Unit Manager and the Endoscopy Service. Maintaining high standards of Patient care, Patient safety, Staff experience & NUH values and standards. This you will achieve with professionalism, dedication and displaying passion in your responsibility and accountability for your role as a Leader.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current level one NMC registration or Current HPC registration part 1
- Diploma or Degree in health/nursing related Studies, or ODP equivalent study.
Desirable criteria
- Formal Leadership and Management Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Min 2 years experienced in NHS Acute Care Hospital at band 5 or above.
- Experience of leadership and/or management in acute clinical setting
Desirable criteria
- Current Endoscopy Experience
Communication
Essential criteria
- Experienced in effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills when dealing with other Health Care Professionals. As well as Patients and General Public
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of providing teaching sessions and Nurse link roles
Planning and organisation
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload of self and others, and recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Demonstrate understanding of the Deputy Leaders role in supporting manager and team members
Desirable criteria
- Example of implementation of change to improve care or experience.
Physical & other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- Must be able to perform the full range of nursing duties whilst wearing appropriate PPE
- Must be able to participate in the out of ours on call service.
- Must be able to work weekends and evenings
- Must be able flexible in hours of work to meet the needs of the service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Billy (Harold) Hunter
- Job title
- Charge Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01159249924
- Additional information
A visit the the unit is highly recommended. As is service related preparation for interview.
Ensure that applications demonstrate all of the essential criteria in the personal specification
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