The post holder will be responsible for working closely with the Endoscopy Sister and the leadership team to support the day to day running of the Endoscopy Suites both at the County Hospital in Hereford and at our Community Site in Ross.
Main duties of the job
* Deputise for the departmental sister in his / her absence across the full range of management responsibilities - working between the Hereford and Ross endoscopy sites
* Deputise for the departmental sister at the satellite site for endoscopy at Ross Community Hospital
* Contribute significantly towards the strategic and operational development of the department
* Assist the departmental sister with the recruitment, interviewing and selection of staff
* Promote effective communication and teamwork at all levels
* Demonstrate clinical leadership and skills and evidence of specialist knowledge
* Assist in developing, managing and monitoring the performance of a team of staff, ensuring that the highest standards of care and safety are achieved and maintained at all times
* Promote an effective learning environment, providing education and training for junior staff
* Maintain links with University College Worcester and help to co-ordinate student nurse teaching
* Communicate information effectively and with confidence to patients / carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* NMC Registration or ODP: Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice
* Endoscopy experience within a Clinical Team.
* Teaching qualification or courses relevant to specialty or studying towards
* Evidence of relevant post registration education and training
* Relevant Diploma/Degree or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
* Decontamination Skills and Practice within Endoscopy
* Leadership ability
* Time management of self and others
* Demonstrate an ability to problem solve complex situations
* Competent in venepuncture/cannulation
Experience
* Previous experience within relevant clinical area
* Proven experience and achievements at Band 5 or equivalent
* Experience of implementing change
* Demonstrate the ability to deliver enhanced clinical skills and practice
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.
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