[ref. c83512718] Unit Manager | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and experienced endoscopy nurse to join the friendly and well-established team in the Endoscopy Unit.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellent clinical care and a desire to improve patient standards continually. You will be expected to work closely with the Senior Nursing team on quality improvement projects to facilitate positive changes in how we work and to share your clinical expertise to develop the skills of the broader team through practice development, education, mentorship and preceptorship.

You will be required to manage a team of nurses and healthcare assistants, closely monitoring the progression of their clinical skills and encouraging their professional development. On a day-to-day basis, you will be relied upon to assume direct responsibility for the smooth running of the unit and providing a high-quality service to patients, co-ordinating care and prioritising the team's workload.

The successful applicant must have excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills and be approachable and supportive to work effectively as part of the team.

We are looking to recruit someone who will role model high clinical and professional standards, who is enthusiastic, kind and able to provide safe and compassionate nursing care to acutely unwell patients. You will be supported with a period of induction and encouraged to pursue your interests through further training and development opportunities at the Trust.

If you are an accomplished nurse in your field keen to share the expertise you have gained in an acute surgical setting, this post offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills and contribute to the management of the unit.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic work-life balance. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunities.

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

This advert closes on Saturday 19 Oct 2024