Endoscopy RGN - Site Lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

Exciting opportunity to join the LivingCare Family as an Endoscopy Lead RGN!

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Endoscopy Lead RGN to join our dynamic, growing team. This permanent position for someone with a nursing background and endoscopy experience, who wants to advance their career in a busy and supportive workplace.

LivingCare specialises in Diagnostic Healthcare across many different services We have extensive experience of developing and delivering NHS care and have a growing portfolio of private provision working across GP practices and within our own centres in Yorkshire.

Our aim to make things better, for patients, for communities and for medical professionals. Our approach delivers the very highest standard of tailored healthcare, when and where its needed. Every member of the care team is consulted, every stage of treatment is considered; helping us achieve the best possible outcome.

We are driven by the belief that quality brings its rewards. We see outstanding quality within our services, we have strong outcomes for our patient care and our ratings on patient satisfaction are high.

This is more than just a job, we are a Family!

This role is a full-time position working 38 hours per week over four days, supporting and deputising for the Clinical Matrons, whilst assisting other team leads in the leadership, co-ordination, and development of the pre-assessment and endoscopy services. Acting as a clinical resource, promoting excellence in clinical practice by supporting the clinical team in ensuring the highest standards of care is provided to patients. This will be achieved by using a philosophy of care underpinned by policy, procedures, protocols, clinical guidelines, audits, business strategies and priorities.

You will support the Clinical Matrons in formulation and implementation of policies, guidelines, and protocols, thus ensuring we are adhering to best practice guidelines. The Endoscopy Lead will support the rest of the nursing team by way of mentoring and leading by example.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

Previous endoscopy experience.

Registered with a professional body, such as NMC.

Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with evidence of recent professional development.

Knowledge and experience of working within an endoscopy unit.

Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Basic IT skills and ability to work with online programmes such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams.

Good time/resource management skills.

Experience in co-ordinating a shift.

Experience in conflict resolution.

Desirable:

Previous managerial experience.

Depth of understanding regarding JAG.

Hold a mentorship qualification.

Experience of working with IT platforms such as SystmOne, Medilogik.

Salary Range:

Between £39,000 - £43,00 based on experience.

Application Process:

Please send a full CV listing your experience to date and a cover letter explaining where you saw the role advertised, why you are applying, and how you meet the essential criteria listed above to:

human.resouces@livingcare.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £39,000.00-£43,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC (required)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - NMC
• - 2 years Endoscopy Experience
• - Managerial Experience

Experience

Essential

• - Managerial Experience
• - Experience dealing with vulnerable patients
• - Experience working within a nursing team
• - Experience in nursing

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.

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

LivingCare Group (Fountain Diagnostic)

Address

4600 Park Approach

Thorpe Park

Leeds

West Yorks

LS15 8GB

Employer's website

https://www.livingcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)