Job overview
The Deputy sister's Role is one of the key supporting functions to assist the Senior Sister, enabling them to deliver the optimal care of our patients .
The delivery of a high quality, effective and compassionate care is the most important role within the organisation.
You will take charge of the unit in the absence of the senior sister
Main duties of the job
An experienced Endoscopy practitioner who is able to provide competent and skilled assistance, and who is competent to take patients consent for Endoscopic procedures following all trust policies.
Day to Day operational management Of Endoscopy. To support the band 7 in the delivery of the service by the team or area that you are responsible for or have been delegated in the responsibility.
To participate in the on call rota to assist with Emergency out of hour procedures.
Maintain high Standards of professional practice to ensure quality and safety of patient care, experience and the patient journey.
Reporting on workforce requirements for meeting service demand.
Line management of staff working within the service area.
Responsible for staff supervision. appraisals, management of attendance and performance and identifying and facilitating staff training needs.
Supporting the Senior Sister in ensuring that clinical services are delivered to a high quality of care and that all compliance requirements such as CQC and contractual requirements are achieved.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Professional UK registration e.g NMC
Desirable
- Degree level education or equivalent
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the required behaviour in keeping with trust values
Desirable
- Customer service experience i.e, dealing with complaints.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development clearly recorded
- Completed clinical placements in a variety of areas
- Knowledge of the management of in patients and out patients including evidence based strategies
- Adherence to current statutory requirements, standards and regulations
Desirable
- Experience of staff supervision
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This advert is for Deputy Sister Endoscopy with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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