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The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care with minimal to no supervision dependent on stage of development. The post holder will be required to teach qualified and non-qualified staff including students following the critical care pathway. The post holder is designated to take charge of the Unit, deputising for the Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse. The post holder will inform the manager when changes in circumstances occur which may affect safe and competent practice.
The post holder is competent to an expert Endoscopy nurse working towards proficient shift leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
Provides assessment, planning, organisation and co-ordination of care to Endoscopy patients
Establishes and maintains the highest standards of organisation and care delivery
Provides leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised care
Provides supervision to junior staff and acts as a mentor and assessor and creates a positive learning environment for junior staff, newly appointed staff and students
Provides a working and training environment that allows all staff to perform their duties to the best of their ability
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provides assessment, planning, organisation and co-ordination of care to Endoscopy patients
Establishes and maintains the highest standards of organisation and care deliver Provides leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised care
Provides supervision to junior staff and acts as a mentor and assessor and creates a positive learning environment for junior staff, newly appointed staff and student
Provides a working and training environment that allows all staff to perform their duties to the best of their ability
Carries out audit and research to increase knowledge and assure quality of care
Recognise the development aspect of the post leading to the acquisition of managerial skills to progress to a Band 7 role.
Person specification
essential
Essential
- Qualified staff Nurse
- 2 years experience at least as a band 5
Desirable
- 2 years experience
Qualifications
Essential
- registered nurse
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This advert is for Senior Staff Nurse with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The contract type is Permanent: Including Oncall cover.. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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