Endoscopy Team Leader

6 days ago

Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Endoscopy Department at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking an experienced Endoscopy nurse with a strong background in team leadership to support the smooth running of the department.

Main Responsibilities
  • Co-ordinate inpatient and outpatient flow, ensuring efficient patient care and management.
  • Support the senior team with management of staffing, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
  • Lead and support others in co-ordinating the discharge process, ensuring accurate documentation and communication with patients and relatives.
  • Actively involve others in communications between patients, their relatives, and the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring excellent communication and patient care.
  • Ensure work is carried out in accordance with Trust and departmental policies, maintaining professional, clinical, and patient safety standards.
  • Apply the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross-infection in relation to patient care and the clinical environment.
  • Plan duty rotas to meet the requirements of the clinical area and the needs of the patients, taking into account skill mix requirements.
  • Initiate emergency treatment where necessary and co-ordinate other staff in this process.
  • Ensure all staff, including temporary staff and pre-registration students, are aware of emergency procedures to follow.
  • Lead in the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care of patients admitted to the ward or department, in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols.
  • Ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times, reviewing and regularly updating these standards.
  • Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being aware of the systems used for safe administration, ordering, and maintenance of stock.
Education, Training & Development
  • Has a well-developed clinical understanding and practice with effective assessment skills.
  • Provides clinical advice as required to staff, carers, and junior colleagues, promoting clinical practice and reducing risk to patients.
  • Participate in clinical training, including teaching and supervision of new staff, unqualified staff, and student nurses in the ward environment.
  • Supports the education and development of all staff, including students.
  • Take part in education and training programmes appropriately, feeding back knowledge gained.
  • Identify own clinical competency deficits, education, and development needs, through participation in the Trust appraisal process.
  • Undertake a minimum of once-yearly appraisal with the ward manager for development planning.
Management Responsibilities
  • Responsible for leading and co-ordinating the ward or department in the absence of the Ward/Department Manager.
  • Assist with the management of the nursing team, under the direction of the ward manager or matron.
  • Actively assist the Ward Manager in workforce planning, by supporting and participating in the recruitment and retention of staff.
  • Ensure the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues are respected at all times.
  • Communicate sensitive/difficult information and subsequent support of patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues as appropriate.
  • Ensure all medical equipment is kept in a safe condition and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary.
  • Ensure all staff have necessary mandatory training in relation to all equipment used.
  • Orientate new staff to the ward and help to plan the ward/departmental orientation programme, ensuring that all staff (including temporary/bank/agency staff) are inducted into the ward and given the appropriate information.
  • In conjunction with the Ward/Department Manager, ensure that an annual Training Needs Analysis is undertaken, which is communicated to the manager for Education.
  • Represent the team and organisation at professional meetings as requested and feed back information appropriately.
  • Under direction of the Ward/Department Manager, assist with undertaking performance reviews and return to work interviews.
  • Participate and lead in Nursing and Clinical Audit on the ward.
  • Ensure that communication is used effectively, both written and verbal, in the interest of patient care and with the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Contribute to the discharge planning of patients, informing the discharge team of issues and patient/relative requirements/requests.
  • Be actively involved in the interview and recruitment process for ward staff.
  • With due regard to Risk Management policies and procedures, be actively involved in maintaining a safe environment for patients, relatives, carers, and staff.
  • Work with the ward manager/matron to ensure the most effective use of resources within a defined budget.
  • Be courteous and helpful to patients, families/carers, and colleagues.
  • Have basic computer skills and be able to access patient details and reports via the Trust's IT systems.
  • Actively assist in the investigation of complaints and draft responses as required. Support the ward manager in implementing change as a result of investigations.
  • Assist in preparation for external audits or inspections, e.g. Care Quality Commission visits.
  • Liaise with senior/managerial staff to bring to their attention any problems identified.
Professional and Legal Responsibilities
  • To be conversant with policies and procedures relating to Fire and Health and Safety.
  • To report all accidents and complaints in accordance with agreed policies and assist in investigations of complaints and accidents as required.
  • Ensure own and others' professional/educational/training needs are identified and maintain own and others' mandatory and professional updating in order to maintain clinical and professional credibility.
  • Maintain professional portfolio.
  • Maintain clinical study to fulfil professional registration and show evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Ensure own and others' practice is in line with NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
  • To be conversant with all the Nursing policies and Procedures.

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