Job summary
Up to 37.5 Hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become an active member of the multidisciplinary team based in Endoscopy unit at James Cook Hospital.
The successful candidate will use their professional judgement and assume responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating clinical care for patients to meet their needs in a safe caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect.
The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the speciality and will assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the unit within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and provide information and support to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will supervise the working of health care workers in the unit and support the training and assessment of student nurses. The post holder will deputise in the absence of the Unit manager. Demonstrate the Trust Values and Behaviours for nursing and midwifery staff at all times, and provide clinical management and leadership, advice and support to all relevant personnel working within the unit for a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in gastroscopy, PEG, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and bronchoscopy.
The post holder will be expected to participate in an on call rota for out of hours emergency procedures
The post holder has a duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with best practice standards and comply with trust policies for personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
The Endoscopy service is part of Directorate of Gastroenterology which offers care across both South Tees NHS Foundation Trust sites at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
Endoscopy, at the James Cook site, is a purpose built 4-room Endoscopy unit which specialises in therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. With the exciting development of an additional procedure room, including state of the art equipment , this is an excellent time to join the expanding service and team. Full training will be offered to the successful candidate with a handover from the current post holder. The post holder may be required to work at either The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital sites or elsewhere as required by the Directorate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Person Specification
Key Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills written and verbal
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
- Demonstrate the ability to provide effective leadership
- Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
- Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and to contribute to an implement policies in own area and propose changes
Desirable
- Good information technology skills
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Recognisable teaching qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience working within an Endoscopy unit setting
- Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct.
- Knowledge of JAG/GRS standards
- Management of Endoscopy sessions and patient care
Personal
Essential
- Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession
- Caring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues
- High level of personal motivation
- Courage to raise concerns and challenge practice
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Key Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills written and verbal
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
- Demonstrate the ability to provide effective leadership
- Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
- Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and to contribute to an implement policies in own area and propose changes
Desirable
- Good information technology skills
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Recognisable teaching qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience working within an Endoscopy unit setting
- Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct.
- Knowledge of JAG/GRS standards
- Management of Endoscopy sessions and patient care
Personal
Essential
- Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession
- Caring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues
- High level of personal motivation
- Courage to raise concerns and challenge practice
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
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).
