Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse Team Lead - Endoscopy

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Endoscopy Department as an experienced Endoscopy nurse. The role involves managing HR tasks, training staff, and contributing to department improvements while providing support to ensure quality patient care. Part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Endoscopy nurse required.
• Background in team leadership preferred.
• Skills in HR management and training.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR responsibilities including sickness and absence.
• Serve as a role model and promote team leadership.
• Contribute to audit processes for JAG accreditation.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Endoscopy Department. Although this is a full-time position, part-time hours will be considered. We are looking to recruit an experienced Endoscopy nurse with a team leader background. The post holder will support the smooth running of the department, undertaking tasks such as coordination of inpatient and outpatient flow, staffing management, and other junior management duties. Training will be provided in Endoscopy-related information, HR tasks, audit work, and other necessary skills.

If you have questions, please contact Carmen Marshall.

Main duties of the job

• Serve as a role model within the Endoscopy Unit to promote quality and team leadership.
• Manage HR responsibilities including sickness, absence, and recruitment.
• Train and share knowledge with new, junior, and student staff.
• Contribute to audit processes for JAG accreditation.
• Participate in staff rostering and resource management.
• Engage in service improvement and development initiatives.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to around 700,000 residents across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas. The Trust offers key services including A&E, maternity, and paediatrics, and is committed to staff wellbeing, high-quality training, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Vacancies may close early once sufficient applications are received. All new staff will undergo a six-month probation period. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all attached documents to understand the job requirements thoroughly.