Job summary
Exciting opportunity
Liverpool University Hospitals foundation Trust - Royal Liverpool Hospital site is looking for a Deputy Endoscopy Manager.
Minimum of 2 years Endoscopy experience required
The post holder will work without direct supervision and will take charge of the Endoscopy unit in the absence of the department manager, who holds continuing responsibility.
Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development. The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
Main duties of the job
Co-ordination of the Endoscopy department on a day to day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self.
Provide specialist knowledge to all Nursing staff on the department
To promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring that the department environment is responsive to current issues.
In support of the department manager, deputy endoscopy manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients.
Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.
Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients.
Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required within specialist area, in accordance with Trust policies.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking senior nurse who has a passion for quality and safety and the drive and commitment to aim to get it right for every patient every time.
You should be a Registered Nurse with demonstrable experience . You should have a keen interest in providing high quality; harm free, patient centred care in a busy, fast paced, ever changing and often challenging environment.
For this role you will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and possess the ability to lead the team effectively and safely in the absence of the Unit Manager .
Minimum of 2 years Endoscopy experience required
As a band 6 you must display a positive and professional manner, have a non-judgmental attitude, and be open to change.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the well being and dignity of patients and their relatives.
- Act always in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintain active status on NMC Register.
- Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge including working clinically
- Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care.
- Co -ordinating and leading shift
- Mentor junior staff
- Managing roster, allocations and sickness/absence as per trust policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking senior nurse who has a passion for quality and safety and the drive and commitment to aim to get it right for every patient every time.
You should be a Registered Nurse with demonstrable experience . You should have a keen interest in providing high quality; harm free, patient centred care in a busy, fast paced, ever changing and often challenging environment.
For this role you will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and possess the ability to lead the team effectively and safely in the absence of the Unit Manager .
Minimum of 2 years Endoscopy experience required
As a band 6 you must display a positive and professional manner, have a non-judgmental attitude, and be open to change.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the well being and dignity of patients and their relatives.
- Act always in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintain active status on NMC Register.
- Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge including working clinically
- Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care.
- Co -ordinating and leading shift
- Mentor junior staff
- Managing roster, allocations and sickness/absence as per trust policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Post registration qualification in speciality
Desirable
- 1st level degree
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of change management
- Application of evidence based practice
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
- Lead role in education of staff and patients
- Endoscopy experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Well motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Post registration qualification in speciality
Desirable
- 1st level degree
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of change management
- Application of evidence based practice
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
- Lead role in education of staff and patients
- Endoscopy experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Well motivated
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).
