An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Endoscopy nursing team as Deputy Unit Manager.
We are looking for a qualified nurse who wishes to further their career and to join our existing team. You will be working closely with the Ward Manager and deputising in their absence.
You will be committed to providing high quality care to a range of patients with differing needs and be willing to embrace new role opportunities. You should be able to work as part of a team and be able to use your initiative.
Please note you are required to hold NMC Registration to apply for this role.
This is a 12 month fixed term post to provide cover for a secondment. There is the possibility that this post may become permanent if the substantive postholder does not return.
Existing NHS/WWL staff are encouraged to apply for this post as a secondment. The substantive line manager's approval must be secured prior to interview and written approval must be provided during pre-employment checks.
Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the Unit Manager, the Unit Sister / Charge Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of nursing care to all patients in his/her care.
Effective communication is essential both with patients, their families and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe effective care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
To adhere to NMC code of conduct.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
Planning and Organisational Duties
Accountable for nursing practice in line with NMC and JAG guidelines.
Participates in the assessment, care and discharge of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
To adhere to Trust policies and guidelines and current legislation.
To ensure privacy and dignity standards are met at all times.
Communications and Key Working Relationships
To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team regarding patient care.
To contribute to unit meetings in order to make service improvements.
To respect fellow colleagues and their opinions.
Responsibility for Finance
* To be aware of resources and give high-quality cost-effective care.
Responsibility for Human Resources
In conjunction with the Unit Manager, participate in induction programmes, introducing new staff to the unit and their duties.
Provide a supportive and developmental environment in which staff are motivated to realise their full potential as identified through Performance Development Review and the implementation of the Knowledge and Skills framework.
Ensure that staff under his/her direction is managed in line with HR policies and procedures, paying particular attention to capability, conduct, performance and attendance management.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
* Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974; the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching
Take personal responsibility for developing and maintaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professionalism awareness in conjunction with NMC guidance.
Attend mandatory training as directed by the Trust.
In conjunction with the Unit Manager, help create and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and students and act as a mentor in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.
To develop own teaching skills and leadership skills and participate in education programmes supervising unqualified nurses and students as directed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant branch)
* Evidence of continuing professional development since registration
Experience
Essential
* Post registration experience relevant to the clinical speciality of the ward.
* Experience of teaching/assessing/supervising others in a clinical setting.
* Regularly in charge of ward.
Skills
Essential
* Specialist nursing skills relevant to the ward.
* Leadership.
* Clinical teaching and assessment skills.
* Basic ward management skills.
Additional
Essential
* Able to work day/evening/night duty over a 7 day week.
* Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leigh Infirmary
The Avenue
Leigh
WN7 1HS
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