Deputy Endoscopy Sister/Charge Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Endoscopy Unit for a Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse position. The successful candidate will work alongside the Ward Sisters to support the Nursing team in providing the highest quality care for our patients. The Endoscopy Unit has 5 procedure rooms at St Thomas Hospital and 1 procedure room at Guy's Hospital. Caring for our specialist patients will give the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a wide variety of clinical knowledge and skills, supported by study days.

The successful candidate will be working across both the Guy's and St. Thomas' sites. We are a state-of-the-art modern busy unit performing diagnostic and specialist therapeutic procedures for patients from across London and the South East of England. We provide an out of hours emergency bleed service which is supported by nurses once they have been fully trained. National training passport for competence is available which will allow you to take this competence anywhere in the country.

Main duties of the job include:

• Providing strong clinical leadership skills and inspiring the nursing team towards a common goal.
• Involvement in rostering and allocation/approval of bank and agency staff.
• Co-ordinating the day-to-day running of the ward to deliver safe and effective care.
• Deputising for the Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.
• Dealing with complaints in a calm and efficient manner.
• Being a role model in delivering safe and effective patient care.
• Assessing, planning and implementing care, providing specialist advice and maintaining accurate records.
• Providing leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning delivery and evaluation of individualised care.

Person specification:

• Proven experience of managing an Endoscopy Unit, including management of rotas, competencies, resources and staff.
• Experience of teaching, assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
• Experience of clinical supervision.
• Experience of supporting recruitment campaigns and undertaking interviews.

• Ability to organise and plan own time and that of junior staff and learners.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and provide relevant advice/information to patients and relatives.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information.

• BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
• Post registration qualification in or can demonstrate relevant experience and competence in the appropriate area of speciality.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality.
• Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
• Evidence of current experience as a Senior Endoscopy Staff Nurse.
• Recruitment and selection course.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitably according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice throughout the application process.

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