The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and experienced endoscopy nurse to join the friendly and well-established team in the Endoscopy Unit.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellent clinical care and a desire to improve patient standards continually. You will be expected to work closely with the Senior Nursing team on quality improvement projects to facilitate positive changes in how we work and to share your clinical expertise to develop the skills of the broader team through practice development, education, mentorship, and preceptorship.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to manage a team of nurses and healthcare assistants, closely monitoring the progression of their clinical skills and encouraging their professional development. On a day-to-day basis, you will be relied upon to assume direct responsibility for the smooth running of the unit and providing a high-quality service to patients, coordinating care, and prioritizing the team's workload.
The successful applicant must have excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills and be approachable and supportive to work effectively as part of the team.
We are looking to recruit someone who will role model high clinical and professional standards, who is enthusiastic, kind, and able to provide safe and compassionate nursing care to acutely unwell patients. You will be supported with a period of induction and encouraged to pursue your interests through further training and development opportunities at the Trust.
If you are an accomplished nurse in your field keen to share the expertise you have gained in an acute surgical setting, this post offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills and contribute to the management of the unit.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic work-life balance. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns, we have state-of-the-art facilities, supportive friendly teams, and excellent professional development opportunities.
As an organization, we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted), we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
* Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of specialty
Experience
* Extensive post-registration experience with previous experience at Band 6 or equivalent in relevant specialty.
* High level clinical skills and knowledge
Skills
* Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting
* Evidence of excellent patient documentation and record-keeping skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development
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.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum/pro rata
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