Deputy Unit Manager Endoscopy

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Deputy Unit Manager in our JAG accredited Endoscopy at Royal Stoke.

Applications are open for B6 registered nurses and above with 3 years post-registration experience, of which 2 years have been in endoscopy in the NHS and 1 year of taking charge.

We seek dynamic, innovative, and dedicated individuals with a strong background in the specialty and exceptional leadership skills, who have a passion to progress in management.

Main Duties of the Job

The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse has delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical areas, including assessment of care needs, development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care, and setting of standards on a shift basis and in the authorised absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will participate in innovation and evidence-based nursing practice through professional leadership and support the clinical team in close liaison with the Sister/Charge Nurse and the Senior Staff Nurse for Quality. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential. They will have delegated responsibility for operational and management issues in the authorised absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse and take on the leadership of specific projects as agreed with the Sister/Charge Nurse.

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM, and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, which unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job Responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registration, diploma in nursing, evidence of a degree in nurse-related studies, 2 years experience at senior nurse level.

Experience

• 3 years post-registration, 1 year of management leadership, experience in a leadership role, good communication skills.

Skills and Knowledge

• Teaching qualification or experience of teaching in the clinical area, formal leadership and management training.
• Able to use own initiative, work as a team, effective communication.

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.