Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in Endoscopy at University Hospitals Dorset (based in Poole with cross site working at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Wimborne Victoria Hospital as needed).You will need to be a hard-working and motivated team player committed to delivering high standards of patient centred care with excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible attitude and you will need to demonstrate a commitment to your own personal development.The post holder must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of gastroenterology and endoscopy. The successful candidate will support the Sister and deputise for them in their absence and be responsible for the coordination of the day to day running of the unit. They will work collaboratively with referring clinicians and other specialists as part of the multidisciplinary team. They will be pro- active in the development of other staffs' practice and also be able to show evidence of their own self development within their clinical role and non clinical role.
This role requires an Active UK NMC registration
Based at: Poole Hospital with rotations at Royal Bournemouth and Wimborne hospital
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and condition
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of speciality
- Ability to support Clinical Supervision
- Awareness of key principles of risk management process
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image
- Delegation abilities and excellent time management skills
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable Endoscopy experience
- Minimum of 3-4 years post registration experience
- Evidence of ward/department management
- Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team
Desirable
- Experience of providing training and education
- Experience of presenting to others
- Experience of managing resources
- Experience of monitoring clinical practice
- Ability to manage change
- Experience of Recruitment and Retention issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on NMC Register (RGN/RN Adult) or equivalent
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent / Mentor Course
Desirable
- Leadership course
- 1st level degree or working towards
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of speciality
- Ability to support Clinical Supervision
- Awareness of key principles of risk management process
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image
- Delegation abilities and excellent time management skills
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable Endoscopy experience
- Minimum of 3-4 years post registration experience
- Evidence of ward/department management
- Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team
Desirable
- Experience of providing training and education
- Experience of presenting to others
- Experience of managing resources
- Experience of monitoring clinical practice
- Ability to manage change
- Experience of Recruitment and Retention issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on NMC Register (RGN/RN Adult) or equivalent
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent / Mentor Course
Desirable
- Leadership course
- 1st level degree or working towards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
