Job summary
We are looking to recruit highly motivated Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to work in our team in at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH), to help lead and develop the well-established team of nurses within NUH Endoscopy. The services operate across the whole of NUH, at Nottingham Treatment Centre, City Hospital Campus and Queens Medical Centre Campus. It is a requirement that all staff members will work across the three sites when required.
The Deputy sister/ Charge nurse will be based at Treatment Centre, Gateway H, the role requires a forward thinking individual, with some leadership skills, who is 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 a group of patients, alongside co-ordinating the clinical area and leading 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. Part time positions would be considered however this would be a minimum of 3 shifts per week, hours negotiable in line with service requirements. 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.
NUH Endoscopy is currently expanding its service to include weekend working and three session days covering evening working.
About us
With over 17,000 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
- Current level one NMC registration or Current HPC registration part 1
- Diploma or Degree in health/nursing related Studies, or ODP equivalent study.
Desirable
- Formal Leadership and Managment Training
Experience
Essential
- Min 2 years experienced in NHS acute care settings at band 5 or above.
- Ability to manage a clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
- Current Endoscopy Experience
Communication
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- Evidence of effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload of self and others, and recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team.
Physical & other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties whilst wearing appropriate PPE
- Ability to participate in the out of ours on call service.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings
- Flexible in hours of work to meet the needs of the service
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
- Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration or Current HPC registration part 1
- Diploma or Degree in health/nursing related Studies, or ODP equivalent study.
Desirable
- Formal Leadership and Managment Training
Experience
Essential
- Min 2 years experienced in NHS acute care settings at band 5 or above.
- Ability to manage a clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
- Current Endoscopy Experience
Communication
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- Evidence of effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload of self and others, and recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team.
Physical & other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties whilst wearing appropriate PPE
- Ability to participate in the out of ours on call service.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings
- Flexible in hours of work to meet the needs of the service
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
- Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham University Hospitals - Treatment Centre - QMC Campus
Lister Road
Nottingham
NG7 2FT
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)