Job Description

37.5 hours per week (Including Saturdays)



Secondment for 12 months

Salary:

37,338 - 44,962 per annum

Closing Date:

7th July 2025

Interview Date:

TBC



This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.



All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.



A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.



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Clinical leadership through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidence-based practice.



To ensure safe and high quality delivery of care to patients undertaking endoscopy and ensure full compliance to JAG standards or endoscopy care.



Provide clinical leadership and direction to nursing team.



Act as a role model for all nursing staff within the unit promoting professional practice at all times.



To take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area.



To deputise for the Lead Nurse/Senior sister in their absence.



Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:



E ffective open communication



E x cellence and safety in everything we do



C hallenge but support



E xpect respect and dignity



L ocal health that inspires confidence

Benefits:

On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.



If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme



Clinical



Co-ordinator of the shift the rostered allocation, referring to Lead Nurse/senior sister if appropriate or available.



Maintain clinical competence of self and others as determined by service need and job descriptions.



To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care.



Ensure that risk assessments are complete as per Trust policy for manual handling, health & safety and other relevant areas of concern.



Ensure that equipment and the environment supports the delivery of high standards of care at all times.



Maintain a good standard of communication with the multidisciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues.



To ensure delivery of safe, effective and efficient care to patients undergoing endoscopy procedures.



Provide specialised information and advice to patients, relatives and carers and other professionals in the provision of Endoscopy related procedures.



Managerial



To support the Lead Nurse/Senior Sister to review staffing requirements using a proactive approach to retention and recruitment of staff.



To support the Lead Nurse/ Senior Sister in ensuring that waiting list targets are met.



To support the Lead Nurse/Senior Sister to initiate and prioritise developments within the service as part of the business/strategic planning process.



To assist the Lead Nurse/Senior Sister in ensuring that staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering.



Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across Multidisciplinary team.



To assist with the management of ward resources in an efficient and effective manner.



To take part in the interview process of the recruitment and selection of new staff if requested by the Lead Nurse/Senior Sister.



Ensure information on the unit information system is correct and updated regularly.



To deputise for the Lead Nurse/Senior Sister in her absence.



To assist the Lead Nurse/Senior Sister in establishing and maintaining stock control, ensuring that the products ordered are appropriate, up to date and cost effective.



Education and Training



To appraise junior staff within your team as identified by the Lead Nurse/Senior Sister and to identify with the Senior Sister the learning needs of those staff.



To ensure own competence and own personal development plan is reviewed with Lead Nurse/Senior sister at annual appraisal.



Plan training sessions within unit environment evaluating effectiveness within clinical care to patients using appropriate audit tools.



To facilitate, maintain and audit the delivery and effectiveness of clinical care in accordance with the care standards, operational protocols and guidelines.



Create a learning environment, which actually facilitates learning and structured personal development for all staff and learners.



Professional



To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing.



To attend relevant meetings, courses and seminars and keep professionally up to date to enable effective implementation of government initiatives.



For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.