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Job summary

Main area
Endoscopy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-7331406-A
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospital (Hampstead Site)
Town
London
Salary
£46,419 - £55,046 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 17:00

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 Endoscopy Junior Charge/Sister Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

We are looking for someone who has the motivation, drive and commitment to help deliver an outstanding endoscopy service. You will have a proven record of experience and achievement within this field of nursing. You will work as a professional role model, demonstrating flexibility, excellent communication skills and an ability to work as a team leader whilst retaining a key leadership role as a senior nurse within the divisional management teams. There is also an expectation to engage in teaching, training and research activities within the department, including JAG courses.

Main duties of the job

·         The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.

·         To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.

·         To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

·         To support the /Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.

·         In the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward. 

·         To manage a delegated group of Band 5 and Band 3 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements. 

·         To lead the team of nurses in the endoscopy procedure room.

·         To help with training of junior staff and maintaining their competencies.

·         To help in audits and documentation of data necessary in maintaining the JAG accreditation status. 

·         To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients’ feedback to maintain and improve patient care. 

·         To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow  link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk



Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person specification

Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • First level registration
  • • Evidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
  • • Preceptorship/Teaching qualification
  • • Evidence of completion of endoscopy competencies
Desirable criteria
  • • Evidence of skills in managing junior staff

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Experience of working in the Endoscopy unit for at least 2 years
  • • Evidence of experience in conducting quality audits
  • • Experience of co-mentoring and assessing student nurses on placement
Desirable criteria
  • • Evidence of skills in managing junior staff

Skills and Attitude

Essential criteria
  • • Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
  • • Highly proficient in all aspect of Endoscopy practice (pre-assessment, procedure room, admissions and recovery)
  • • Competent in giving IV medication
  • • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
Desirable criteria
  • • Be familiar with the different diagnosis in the specialty
  • • Motivated and enthusiastic individual; possessing a “can do” attitude
  • • Proficiency in MS office applications (Word,Excel,Powerpoint)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ann Sanchez
Job title
Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0207 794 0500
Additional information

Extension Number: 38697