Who they are?
Our client is one of the leading providers of specialised medical care in the world, focused on providing clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes for almost 6 million patient visits per year across more than 200 locations.
They opened their first healthcare facility in London in 2021 and their state-of-the art 184 bed hospital in 2022. With over 100 years of history, their “Patients First” philosophy will be at the heart of the hospital and the goal of their team is to create an environment that continues to delivers world-class clinical care.
What are they looking for?
Our client is looking for an experienced Charge Nurse to join their Endoscopy department.
The Endoscopy Sister/Charge Nurse will support the Endoscopy Nurse Manager in delivering key performance targets including assurance that the professional nursing practice and delivery of care is aligned to the hospitals mission and values. Responsible for leading an effective and proactive team, the post-holder will drive the delivery of high quality and innovative nursing practice consistent with regulatory and professional requirements.
Acting as a visible credible role model, the Endoscopy Sister/Charge Nurse will co-ordinate patient centred care in an environment recognised for its compassion, evidence based practice and superior service. This level of service will be achieved by utilising the resources available cost effectively
What will your duties include?
Manage the Endoscopy Facility when on duty with overall continuing clinical responsibility, in order to carry out safe delivery of care to a complex group of patients.
Organise the day to day running of the Endoscopy Department allocating nursing staff according to their level of competence, reviews daily the unit’s working patterns, skill mix and workload to ensure they meet the needs of the service
Work with Nurse Manager to achieve the agreed Endoscopy Facility KPIs as part of the organisational goals, implementing plans of action where necessary
Liaise with the Practice Development Nurses regarding the developmental needs of the staff.
Implement and monitors competency assessments for all nursing staff
What they need from you?
Valid NMC Registration
Has demonstrable management experience in an acute healthcare setting within Endoscopy
Experience in an acute private hospital desirable
Experience of coordinating a busy unit is essential
Ability to prioritise workload in a complex and unpredictable environment and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
Demonstrates initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus, escalating more complex issues as required
What they can offer you?
They are offering an array of benefits to compliment working for a not-for-profit market leader, some of the benefits include:
25 days Annual leave plus 8 days Bank holiday a year
Private Medical Insurance and Private Dental Insurance
Life Assurance
Discounted gym facilities in the Admin Office Building
Employee Assistance Programme
Seasonal Ticket Loans