Endoscopy Deputy Lead Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Endoscopy Department.

Although this is a full time position part time hours will be considered.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Endoscopy nurse with the relevant experience in a team leader role.

The post holder will support the smooth running of the department, with the successful applicant undertaking a range of tasks including co-ordination of inpatient and outpatient flow, supporting the senior team with management of staffing and other junior management tasks. 

The successful applicant will be trained in Endoscopy-related information, HR tasks, audit work and other skills required to help the unit run smoothly and efficiently.

If you have any questions please contact Carmen Marshall

Main duties of the job

To be a excellent role model within the Endoscopy Unit to drive quality, work within the team and lead when necessary. To be directly responsible to the senior team. 

Working as an experienced team leader within the Endoscopy department, there will be involvement in HR responsibilities such as sickness and absence management and recruitment.  Training and sharing knowledge with new, junior and students. Audit responsibility to help contribute to the JAG accreditation.  Involvement with staff rostering and allocation. Resource management of equipment and consumables. Service improvement and development participation.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 To deputise for the Ward Manager and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary 
team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is 
delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.
 Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of 
patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff.
 To lead and support others in co-ordinating the discharge process and ensures 
written and verbal advice is available to patient’s relatives and carers. 
 Actively involve others in communications between patients, their relatives and the 
multi-disciplinary team both within organisation and with external stakeholders and 
ensures excellent communication.
 Ensure work with the Trust /unit and ward policies in order to maintain professional, 
clinical and patient safety.
 Have the in-depth knowledge with practical experience of good hand hygiene and 
environmental cleaning in conjunction with Luton & Dunstable University Hospital 
Trust policies and procedures.
 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 and takes into account skill mix requirements in relation to acuity and 
dependency.
 Initiates emergency treatment where necessary and co-ordinates other staff in this 
process.
 Ensures that all staff including temporary staff and pre-registration students are 
aware of emergency procedures to follow.
 Leads in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients 
admitted to the Ward / department in accordance with Trust and departmental 
protocols.
 Ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and reviews and 
regularly updates these standards.
 Actively involves patients, relatives and carers in their treatment and encourages 
others to enable individuals to assist in their own recovery.
 Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being 
aware of the systems used for safe administration, the ordering and maintenance of 
stock.
Education, Training & Development
 Has a well development clinical understanding and practice with effective 
assessment skills.
 Provides clinical advice as required to staff, carers and junior colleagues which 
promotes clinical practice and reduces 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 and feeds back 
knowledge gained.
 To 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.
 Advise patients and relatives /visitors to the ward with regard to control of infection.
 Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
Management Responsibilities
 Responsible for leading and co-ordinating the ward/department in the absence of the 
Ward/Department Manager.
 To assist with the management of the nursing team, under the direction of the ward 
Manager/ Matron.
 Actively assists the Ward Manager in workforce planning, by supporting and 
participating in the recruitment and retention of staff.
 Ensures the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues is 
respected at all times.
 Communicates sensitive/difficult information and subsequent support of patients, 
relatives, carers and colleagues as appropriate.
 Ensures that 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.
 Orientates new staff to the ward and helps 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, ensures that an annual Training 
Needs Analysis is undertaken, which is communicated to the manager for Education
 Represents team and organisation at professional meetings as requested and feeds 
back information appropriately.
 Under direction of the Ward /Department Manager, assists with undertaking 
performance reviews and return to work interviews.
 Participates and leads 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 multidisciplinary team
 To contribute to the discharge planning of patients informing the discharge team of 
issues and patient /relative requirements/requests.
 To be actively involved in the interview and recruitment process for ward staff
 With due regard to Risk Management policies and procedures, is actively involved in 
maintaining a safe environment for patients, relatives, carers’ and staff.
 To work with the ward Manager/Matron to ensure the most effective use of resources 
with in a defined budget.
 To 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 
Trusts IT systems
 Actively assists in the investigation of complaints and draft responses as required. 
Supports the ward manager in implementing change as a result of investigations.
 Assisting in preparation for external audits or inspections, e.g. Care quality 
commission visits.
 Liaises 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.
 Ensures own and others professional/educational/training needs are identified and 
maintains 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.
 Ensures 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

NMC registration Able to evidence recent and continuing professional development relevant to the department

Experience

Essential criteria

Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting Relevant current endoscopy experience including assisting endoscopy therapeutic interventions like: Polypectomy, ERCP, Dilatation and Nurse Led Consenting

Desirable criteria

Experience of managing a team and staff performance

Skills

Essential criteria

Competent in all aspects of medicine management Venepuncture and Cannulation or working towards

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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