Senior Endoscopy Sister / Charge Nurse

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Endoscopy Sister / Charge Nurse to provide dynamic leadership within the Endoscopy Unit. This Band 7 role involves significant patient contact, guiding junior staff, and maintaining high clinical standards at Milton Keynes University Hospital. The successful candidate will have a wealth of experience and a strong focus on quality care and team collaboration.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free refreshments

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

Qualifications

• RGN, 3 years relevant experience.
• Relevant First Degree and teaching experience.
• Leadership qualities and knowledge of NHS issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model ensuring care standards.
• Lead clinical teams and ensure patient safety.
• Manage resources and contribute to policy development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Governance

Nursing Education

Education

Relevant First Degree/ENB 237/A27 or equivalent

RGN with 3 years post registration experience

ENB 998 and relevant teaching experience

Job description

Job summary

Senior Endoscopy Sister / Charge Nurse

Department: Endoscopy Unit

Band 7

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

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual to join our team as a Band 7 Senior Endoscopy Sister / Charge Nurse. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) Endoscopy service is based over 2 sites (MKUH and Whitehouse Park Community Diagnostic Centre (WHP). The units 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.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that senior leadership is provided at both sites for the staff within the Endoscopy Units thus ensuring there is efficiency, effectiveness and productivity in the units.

The successful candidate's main responsibility will be acting as a strong and visible role model within the department, provide excellent clinical leadership, represent the department at meeting, develop and establish a culture where staff are encouraged to develop their skills and support colleagues within the Endoscopy team.

The applicant must have at least 2 years previous Endoscopy experience at Band 6 level, a NMC registration is vital for this role and only applicants with a valid NMC registration, will be considered for this role.

Interview date: 07/07/2025

Main duties of the job

oTo maintain the highest standards of patient care at all times, ensuring that quality and compassion are your top priorities.

oTo develop the Ward philosophy of nursing and its contribution to the Trust's and division's nursing philosophy of care, ensuring that all policies and procedures are implemented and to lead on the development of nursing practice.

oTo continually review the setting of staffing levels/skill mix in accordance with the changing needs of the service and informing the Senior Nurse of any problems that may arise.

oTo ensure efficient management of resources, fulfilment of contractual obligations and achievement of National Standards and government targets.

oMaintain personal contact with patients, relatives and carers being courteous and sensitive to their needs for privacy and dignity and act as an effective role model ensuring a friendly environment at all times.

oCommunicating, influencing and working with the multidisciplinary team to promote excellent care and informed clinical decisions.

oEnsuring that accurate and timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards and taking corrective action as appropriate.

If you are motivated, enthusiastic and a confident team worker with good communication skills you will be well suited to work within this large multidisciplinary team.

If you would like to know more about the post please contact Hannah Burnett, Senior Endoscopy Sister on 01908 996461.

About us

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

Nurses and midwives lead the charge in acknowledging the significance of every voice, boasting an impressive score of 7.19/10 in the theme "We each have a voice that counts."(NHS Staff Survey 2023)

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• 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.

Details Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

430-MED25-79A

Job locations

CDC WHP Endoscopy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Job description Job responsibilities

Act as a credible, strong and visible role model in the ward ensuring that there is regular contact with patients, carers and staff.

Provide excellent clinical leadership by demonstrating best practice in the clinical environment, working on a one-to-one basis with both staff and patients and engaging with other members of the MDT to observe performance of care from all levels; challenging, correcting or encouraging as practice is observed, ensuring high standards are maintained.

Ensure that there are systems in place to store, check and administer medicines in accordance with the Trust, National and NMC standards and policies.

To promote innovative and collaborative working practice within the nursing and multi-disciplinary team, to ensure an effective working environment is developed and maintained and to ensure outside agencies are involved where appropriate.

Representing the ward/department at meetings, participating in audit, research and other projects, whilst contributing to the development of policy Trust wide.

To actively participate with MDT meetings raising and discussing concerns and actively seeking acceptable and best outcomes solutions for the patients.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Job description Job responsibilities

Act as a credible, strong and visible role model in the ward ensuring that there is regular contact with patients, carers and staff.

Provide excellent clinical leadership by demonstrating best practice in the clinical environment, working on a one-to-one basis with both staff and patients and engaging with other members of the MDT to observe performance of care from all levels; challenging, correcting or encouraging as practice is observed, ensuring high standards are maintained.

Ensure that there are systems in place to store, check and administer medicines in accordance with the Trust, National and NMC standards and policies.

To promote innovative and collaborative working practice within the nursing and multi-disciplinary team, to ensure an effective working environment is developed and maintained and to ensure outside agencies are involved where appropriate.

Representing the ward/department at meetings, participating in audit, research and other projects, whilst contributing to the development of policy Trust wide.

To actively participate with MDT meetings raising and discussing concerns and actively seeking acceptable and best outcomes solutions for the patients.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential

• RGN with 3years relevant post registration experience.
• Relevant First Degree/ENB 237/A27 or equivalent
• ENB 998 and relevant teaching experience.
• Evidence of own updating and academic education

Desirable

• Advanced Communication skills training

Experience Essential

• RGN with minimum 3 years post registration experience in specialty
• Experience of managing an endoscopy unit
• Minimum of 2 years' experience at Band 6 level.
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Previous budgetary experience
• Audit awareness

Skills Essential

• Evidence of leadership qualities
• Knowledge regarding current issues relating to nursing/education and the NHS
• Ability to demonstrate evidence based practice / clinical effectiveness
• Risk management and clinical governance experience

Personal and people development Essential

• Maturity / self-awareness
• Good team working skills
• Sensitivity based on knowledge
• Enthusiasm / motivation
• Good interpersonal skills

Communication Essential

• Good verbal and non-verbal skills

Desirable

• Advanced communication course

Specific requirements Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential

• RGN with 3years relevant post registration experience.
• Relevant First Degree/ENB 237/A27 or equivalent
• ENB 998 and relevant teaching experience.
• Evidence of own updating and academic education

Desirable

• Advanced Communication skills training

Experience Essential

• RGN with minimum 3 years post registration experience in specialty
• Experience of managing an endoscopy unit
• Minimum of 2 years' experience at Band 6 level.
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Previous budgetary experience
• Audit awareness

Skills Essential

• Evidence of leadership qualities
• Knowledge regarding current issues relating to nursing/education and the NHS
• Ability to demonstrate evidence based practice / clinical effectiveness
• Risk management and clinical governance experience

Personal and people development Essential

• Maturity / self-awareness
• Good team working skills
• Sensitivity based on knowledge
• Enthusiasm / motivation
• Good interpersonal skills

Communication Essential

• Good verbal and non-verbal skills

Desirable

• Advanced communication course

Specific requirements Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CDC WHP Endoscopy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CDC WHP Endoscopy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)