Deputy Sister/Clinical Educator Band 6 (Band 6) - Endoscopy - United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS[...]

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.

We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.

Our values guide everything we do. They are:

• Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
• Safety – Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
• Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
• Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
• Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.

If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.

We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.

Job overview

With our expanding services, an exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Full Time registered nurse to join our team on the Endoscopy Unit.

The Endoscopy Units’ within the Trust perform a variety of standard and advanced Endoscopic procedures for both out-patients and in-patients including; gastroscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastroscopy (PEG) insertion, oesophageal stenting and ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography).

Main duties of the job

The Endoscopy unit is presently open between 08:00hrs to 19:00hrs 7 days a week. We have a Nurse ‘On Call’ Emergency Upper GI rota, which covers Out of Hours which you will be expected to be included in. We aim to provide the very highest standards of care to patients and relatives alike ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

Reporting to the Endoscopy Sister, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Clinical Education of the staff in all areas of Endoscopy, Trust Core Learning, the development of student nurses whilst on placement in this area, and deputise in the absence of Sister. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate good leadership skills, be adaptable to a changing environment and possess good written and verbal communication skills. A commitment to personal/professional development is required and a teaching/mentorship certificate is essential.

Person specification

Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)

• 1st Level Nurse with NMC Registration
• Evidence of further professional development
• Evidence of further Teaching & Assessing Qualification (Clinical Mentorship/fLIPS ENB 998 or equivalent)
• Degree or equivalent

Previous Experience (Nature & Level)

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in nursing patients within the speciality
• Senior Nurse experience/experience taking charge/coordinating a clinical area
• To have a range of experiences in nursing acute patients
• Demonstrate an ability to assess and introduce change consistent with research evidence.
• Experience with JET’s Workforce
• Knowledge of responsibilities regarding Health and Safety

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all members of staff
• Expanded competencies.
• Evidence of assessing and supervising junior colleagues
• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: o Patient Centred o Safety o Compassion o Respect o Excellence
• Excellent computer/keyboard skills
• Extended competencies in cannulation

Specific Requirements

• Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHSc Requirements
• To be able to articulate their own vision for the development of nursing and nurse led initiatives within the ward
• Ability to manage and motivate staff
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload
• Knowledge of current developments in Endoscopy
• Knowledge of decontamination controls and standards
• Committed to own professional development
• Knowledge of COSSH and related procedures

ULHT recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.

No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULHT for this cost.