Endoscopy Sister/Charge Nurse | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Endoscopy Sister / Charge Nurse to join their Endoscopy Team in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will oversee patient care and manage staff in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high standards of service. Essential qualifications include a valid NMC registration and a minimum of 12 months experience in endoscopy. The role offers flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free refreshments

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• At least 12 months previous endoscopy experience.
• Valid NMC registration is vital for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, holistic care to patients.
• Ensure patient safety at all times.
• Coordinate clinical activities and manage patient flow.
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Senior Endoscopy Sister.
• Act as a clinical resource within the ward.

Skills

Endoscopy experience

NMC registration

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Endoscopy Sister / Charge Nurse

Department: Endoscopy Unit

Band: 6

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Endoscopy Sister / Charge Nurse to join our busy Endoscopy Team. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) Endoscopy service is based over 2 sites (MKUH and MKUH White House diagnostic Centre (WHP))The unit are purpose built to support outpatient and inpatient endoscopic procedures. It consists of four Endoscopy theatres at MKUH, one of which has the facilities to undertake X- ray screening and laser procedures and two Endoscopy theatres at WHP.

The main responsibility of this post will be to work as the senior member of the Nurse team alongside our Endoscopists, Nurse Associates, Staff Nurses and Health Care Assists to delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the unit, this role is highly technical as you will be working with state-of-the-art endoscopic equipment which helps to diagnose, assess, and treat patients with the Gastrointestinal, Respiratory and Urology conditions. This can be a physically demanding and challenging role but is very rewarding for the right candidate.

Our services include an ever-increasing number of specialised therapeutic and diagnostic procedures which require a high level of technical capability and a passion for problem solving.



Interview Date: 21.08.2025

· To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and their relatives within Milton Keynes Hospital Endoscopy Unit.

· To ensure patient safety at all times.

· To co-ordinate clinical activities, allocation of staff and the management of patient flow within the department in conjunction with senior staff and to include other shift management responsibilities.

· To provide effective, professional, and managerial leadership to staff in the absence of the Senior Endoscopy Sister; to be the ward representative of the Ward when the Senior Endoscopy Sister is unavailable.

· To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Senior Endoscopy Sister.

· To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the Endoscopy Unit.

· To act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as necessary.

· To act as a positive role model to junior staff members.

· To ensure that all lines of communication are identified and used effectively; to maintain a high standard of nursing care within the framework of the Trust policies.

The applicant must have at least 12 months previous endoscopy experience, a NMC registration is vital for this role and only applicants with a valid NMC registration, will be considered for this role.

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2024)
• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.



Professional responsibilities

· To provide effective, professional, and managerial leadership to staff in the absence of the Senior Endoscopy Sister and to be the ward representative.

· To support the Senior Endoscopy Sister in the day-to-day running of the unit and in achieving team objectives.

· In conjunction with the Senior Endoscopy Sister, ensure that nursing practice within the ward is of high standard, evidence based and clinically effective.

· To develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with professional colleagues.

Clinical

· To help ensure that experience of Trust is positive for patients, relatives and visitors.

· Assist patients to access toilet facilities – escort patients to the toilet, assist patients to use bedpans/commodes/bottles. Empty catheter bags, change incontinence pads according to the needs of the patients care plan and trust policy.

· To develop high standards of care, reflecting the beliefs about nursing practice outlined in the unit philosophy.

Communication Skills

· Communicate with relatives and patients and other team members in a sensitive and caring manner, respecting dignity and privacy at all times and under the direction of the registered practitioner support distressed patients and relatives.

· Accurately take and promptly pass on oral and written messages as appropriate.

· Be aware of the importance of health education and be able to advise patients on available advice accordingly.

· Report all incidents and accidents involving staff, patients or visitors according to trust policy.

Please refer to the job description for further details.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Aug 2025