Endoscopy Junior Sister/Charge Nurse: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

• The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Senior Sister / Lead Nurse. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
• In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, generally known as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care. In midwifery settings they will be called a Midwife.
• In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership
  • Act as a senior clinical leader and visible role model for high standards of patient care
  • Provide expert clinical advice, guidance, and support to the team
  • Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care
• Care Coordination & Management
  • Coordinate the day-to-day clinical activities of the ward/department
  • Deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or Lead Nurse as required
  • Support effective staffing, skill mix, and workload allocation
• Quality & Patient Safety
  • Maintain and monitor high standards of care and patient safety
  • Lead on quality improvement initiatives, audits, and service development projects
  • Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Staff Support & Development
  • Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff and students
  • Contribute to staff training, education, and ongoing professional development
  • Promote a positive, supportive team environment
• Professional Role Modelling
  • Demonstrate and uphold the Trust’s values at all times
  • Promote compassionate, respectful, and inclusive care
  • Act as an ambassador for excellence in clinical practice

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

• Experience – Significant endoscopy experience in Therapeutic procedures, Wide variety of clinical experience. Expert at assisting with variety of endoscopy procedures. Ability to lead a procedure room co-ordinate session. Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice. Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc. Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 level
• Skills and Knowledge – Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness. Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others Commitment to quality initiatives and research Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload Computer literacy skills
• Education and Qualifications- Registered Nurse (Adult) Diploma in Higher Education Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience Teaching / Mentorship qualification
• Personal Qualities – Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect, kindness and excellence Enthusiastic and motivated Effective team member Self-starter and able to work on own initiative Able to remain calm under pressure Able to act as a patient’s advocate Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values PROUD
• Physical Requirements – Ability to work full shift and weekends Work in an environment with X-rays – able to wear lead aprons

Desirable

• Experience- Senior Band 5 level Significant experience in interventional endoscopy procedures Experience of clinical supervision Proven management experience
• Skills and Knowledge – Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator Knowledge of budgets Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit Experience of risk management / assessment

Closing Date: 13 September 2026