Job Description

We are seeking an experienced nurse to apply for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse position in the Endoscopy Unit at Dorset County Hospital. You should have experience in Endoscopy.



As the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse you will participate in the nursing leadership and operation of the Endoscopy Unit. You will carry out the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the Endoscopy Unit which would include, admission, recovery, procedure rooms, pre assessment, audits, and in-patient referral management.



You will need to be an organised, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and inspirational leadership skills, alongside having the passion and ability to deliver high quality care to a diverse population. You will act as a role model for the nursing team, promoting a positive attitude and motivating staff members to deliver compassionate care whilst developing themselves professionally. Support the Unit team in maintaining effective communication both written and verbal with all disciplines, patients and relatives.



You will join an established senior nursing team who will support you to develop professionally. Effective service management and leadership will improve patient experience. This role requires you to utilise your expertise and critical thinking skills to ensure performance and standards are monitored and continuously maintained.

Our Services include:

Comprehensive IBD, Colorectal and Hepatology services with specialist nurse support. Full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including capsule endoscopy, EBUS, and ERCP.



We are a fully JAG accredited department with 3 procedure rooms here at Dorset County Hospital, where we offer diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including deep sedation, anaesthetic supported lists. We also offer bronchoscopy, ERCP, Capsule endoscopy and Bowel Cancer Screening.



If you are passionate about delivering high quality care to patients and their carers, then this is the post for you.



At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.



Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.



We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.



To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the nursing service.



Ensuring the nursing care delivered is of a high standard.



Appropriate and effective utilisation of human and physical resources.



The demonstration of effective leadership and motivation of staff.



Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice together with high personal and professional standards who demands the same from all personnel in the team.



Challenge inappropriate standards of care and take action to address shortfalls with staff.



Ensure clinical incidents and risks are reported and investigated in line with policy whilst also sharing and learning.



Act as a change agent and resource for the team whilst monitoring and evaluating standards of care.



The post holder will monitor, ensure compliance, and participate in departmental audits and display the results publicly.