Band 6 Deputy Ward Sister 37.5 hours per week
This exciting post will start in our new state of the art vibrant Endoscopy Unit at CIC which has five treatment rooms.
You will assist in the daily management and organisation of the Endoscopy Unit on a seven day basis ensuring that the care delivered is safe, compassionate and appropriate to meet the needs of the patient group. You will contribute and commit to promoting a positive team based attitude, striving for the highest standards of care and achieving excellence, through continued development and compassion.
You will actively engage and train other members of your team, and when instructed you will support senior management in the effective running of the clinical area, creating an environment which allows your team to maximise their ability.
You will be responsible for many aspects of staff management to include staff development, assessment of competence and compliance with all HR policies and guidelines. Senior support will be provided at all times and it is expected that you will complete a Leadership programme to develop and enhance your confidence and ability.
This is a challenging but very rewarding role and the development opportunities are fantastic. The post involves seven day working plus bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
* To prioritise and deliver general and holistic nursing care and assessment as needed for both out patients and in patients in need of endoscopy related services.
* To demonstrate high standards of care and set examples of best practice within the delivery of patient care.
* To ensure patients' safety, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times and raise any issues of concern relating to this.
* To support the Ward Manager of the unit and the coordinators and service managers to deliver and maintain the highest standards of care and liaise with other departments and professionals to ensure that the needs of the unit patients are met.
* Following appropriate development to take charge of the Unit and oversee patient safety and flow and ensure the effective running of the unit and monitor care delivered by other staff. You will also be mentored to lead in all areas of Endoscopy within a timescale that is realistic and achievable.
* You will be in charge on a weekend emergency list. Roughly one in four per month.
* You will be in charge on bank holidays to support the Endoscopy nurses and support workers to provide an emergency service for cross site patients.
* You will lead on protected staff training days on a regular basis.
* You will be dynamic, motivational and professional at all times when working within the team.
* You will approach senior team with ideas, changes and innovative practice that will improve patient care.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.
Job description
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
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Important Information
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
* youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
* the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
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Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be:
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits:
* A lease car may be available for this position further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
* 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years.
* Flexible working Scheme.
* Excellent opportunities for development.
* Competitive NHS Pension scheme.
* Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies.
* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems.
These schemes are subject to availability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse with active registration
* Mentorship Qualification or registered on mentorship course
Desirable
* Nursing degree
* NHS Leadership course
* Teaching Staff
Experience
Essential
* Endoscopy nursing experience - recovery leadership
* Ward Experience
* Transferable experience
Desirable
* Therapeutic endoscopy
* Pre-Assessment
Knowledge
Essential
* Revalidation evidence
* JAG & GRS awareness
* NETA Teaching Academy
Desirable
* Empactis
* Health Roster
* HR Policies and Procedures
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Regularly lead a team independently
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate all trust values
* Lead team in absence of ward manager
* Demonstrate keeping skills current
* Deal with stressful situations
* Approachable to team
Desirable
* To complete trust leadership course
Personal Circumstances
Essential
* Professional in all aspects
* Flexible - weekend working/bank holidays
* Enthusiasm and motivation
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
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