Job summary
We are seeking
to Appoint a hardworking Band 7 Endoscopy Unit Manager at
both Sunderland Royal and South Tyneside sites, with some cross-site working as
required. This is a rare opportunity due
to retirement and career progression within Endoscopy.
We are looking
for forward-thinking individuals who can help build for the future through best
practice and quality care.
As a member of our
team, you will be working collaboratively with the Endoscopy Clinical and
Operational Lead and the Senior Team to enhance good practice through clinical
and professional leadership.
Main duties of the job
You must possess the following:
Be
a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Degree
in Nursing studies or healthcare-related subject (UK equivalent).
Mentorship
certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrate equivalent experience.
Extensive
post-registration, which a substantive amount must be at recent Band 6 level.
Experience
in Endoscopy or similar environment.
Experience
of leading a team and a Leadership/Management Course or be willing to work
towards.
Experience
of change management.
Thorough
understanding of contemporary nursing and operating department issues.
Evidence
of innovation in practice.
Knowledge
of best practice within Endoscopy.
Knowledge
and understanding of JAG accreditation.
Competent
in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
Effective
communication skills.
Effective
problem-solving skills using the Team when appropriate.
Knowledge
and or experience of budget management.
Willing to work
flexible hours to meet the needs of the Service.
About us
Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the clinical lead for a named surgical speciality, the Speciality Manager has 24-hour accountability for operational management of the service delivery across all sites, including line-management of their staff.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the clinical lead for a named surgical speciality, the Speciality Manager has 24-hour accountability for operational management of the service delivery across all sites, including line-management of their staff.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact phone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application) or write 'no Number' if you do not have a one.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Adult nurse) or HCPC ODP Registration.
- Degree in Nursing studies or healthcare-related subject (UK equivalent).
- Post-graduate level study in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Travel between sites and to off-site meetings as required.
- Able to participate in an on-call rota.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience, some of which will be at Band 6 or above within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing and operating department issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 7.
- Experience of service re-design.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of clinical specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to Operating Department practices appropriate to the Post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Understanding of performance and information management.
- Research skills.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact phone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application) or write 'no Number' if you do not have a one.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Adult nurse) or HCPC ODP Registration.
- Degree in Nursing studies or healthcare-related subject (UK equivalent).
- Post-graduate level study in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Travel between sites and to off-site meetings as required.
- Able to participate in an on-call rota.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience, some of which will be at Band 6 or above within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing and operating department issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 7.
- Experience of service re-design.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of clinical specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to Operating Department practices appropriate to the Post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Understanding of performance and information management.
- Research skills.
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).
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