About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a permanent Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse position within the Endoscopy Unit in the Surgical Division at Peterborough City Hospital.
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse with excellent communication skills and recent endoscopy experience. This role is essential in supporting the senior nursing team by providing clinical leadership and driving the delivery and continuous improvement of high standards of patient care and experience.
If you can demonstrate strong clinical expertise, leadership experience, and are looking for a rewarding challenge within a fast-paced environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
In return, we offer opportunities to further develop your clinical, leadership, and management skills through in-house leadership programmes and access to study opportunities with our education partner, Anglia Ruskin University.
Main duties of the job
To support the Unit Manager in delivering the highest standard of care throughout each patient's pathway, while enhancing the patient experience, maintaining clinical credibility, and promoting the sharing of knowledge. The post holder will act as a clinical role model and provide support across a wide range of endoscopic procedures.
The role also involves working collaboratively and communicating effectively with the Endoscopy team, wider clinical teams, Matron, Practice Development Team (PDT), and the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
RN Adult NMC Registration Up to date Endoscopy skills portfolio Evidence of Degree level study Recognised Mentoring/Teaching and Assessing Course Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Leadership Course
Experience Essential
Recent experience within Endoscopy Speciality Evidence of day-to-day management of the Endoscopy Unit Evidence of role development within Endoscopy Experience of mentoring/teaching
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Healthcare Governance and audit process
Key Skills/Abilites Essential
Clinical role model who is committed to improving standards of patient care Strong Leadership and motivational skills Ability to organise and prioritise personal and team workload Demonstrable teaching skills Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)