We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Clinical Role

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Act as a senior nurse within the clinical environment, supporting the safe and effective running of endoscopy lists.
• Undertake patient assessment, preparation, monitoring and recovery.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote safe practice in relation to sedation, infection prevention and control, medicines management and patient safety.
• Support junior staff and learners within the clinical environment.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting professional standards and compassionate patient-centred care.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development.

Education Role

• Identify education and training needs within the Endoscopy team.
• Develop, coordinate and deliver education and training programmes.
• Support staff induction, preceptorship and ongoing professional development.
• Facilitate endoscopy-specific teaching and clinical skills training.
• Support staff to achieve and maintain relevant endoscopy competencies.
• Undertake competency assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate education, competency and training records.
• Develop and review educational resources in line with current evidence, professional guidance and service requirements.
• Support the development of a positive learning environment across the Endoscopy Unit.
• Work collaboratively with the Practice Educator, Endoscopy Leadership Team and wider Education Team.
• Contribute to audit and evaluation of educational programmes and their impact on patient care.
• Support continuous improvement in standards of clinical practice and education.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
• Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant specialty
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service

Desirable criteria

• Change Management, clinical practice development.
• Multidisciplinary team working.

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together