Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Barts Health NHS Trust in London. The role involves leading a busy multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and requires advanced knowledge in gastroenterology nursing and mentorship. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to improving care delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience at Sister/Charge nurse (band 6).
• Post registration experience within the specialties.
• Knowledge of NHS strategy in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ward to deliver high standards of care.
• Ensure continuity and high standards of care in the multidisciplinary team.
• Produce accurate and complete records of activities.

Skills

Gastro or Hepatology Nursing

Mentorship

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

Team leadership

Education

Degree or working towards

Job description

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Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Gastroenterology and Hepatology, London

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Client:

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job overview

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for band 7 Ward manager at Barts Health NHS Trust in the Division of Specialist Medicine.

Specialist Medicine Ward (13C) is a busy ward within the specialist medicine division specialising in hepatology and gastroenterology.

There is a multidisciplinary approach to care on our ward, where you would be expected to be able to problem solve independently and work collaboratively as part of a wider team.

You should possess excellent communication skills and be committed to delivering safe and compassionate care. We welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to patients.

Working closely with the ward nursing team the post holder is responsible for leading the ward to deliver a consistently high standard of care to meet patient needs and Unit objectives whilst working closely with the Medical teams and Senior Nurse. The post holder will demonstrate clinical expertise within medicine in the assessment, planning, and delivery of care using a holistic approach. The post holder must possess fundamental management and facilitation skills to co-ordinate and supervise the activity of Unit staff, promote multi-disciplinary working, and foster a supportive, learning environment.

Main duties of the job

To lead by example as an expect practitioner providing organisational and leadership to the multidisciplinary team. To deputise for the senior nurse when necessary. To ensure continuity and high standards of care including sharing ideas, information and feedback in order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team. To take proactive role in producing accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Qualifications

• • Gastro or Hepatology Nursing course or experience
• • Preparation for Mentorship course or equivalent
• • Degree or working towards
• • Phlebotomy/Cannulation skills

Experience

• • Experience at Sister/Charge nurse (band 6)
• • Post registration experience within the specialties

Knowledge

• • Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy, policy within Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• • Is aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
• • Demonstrate awareness of the nursing care needed patients with chronic illness
• • Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills and ability to identify learning needs and interests of nursing team