Sister /Charge Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks an Endoscopy Nurse with strong leadership and management skills. The role involves delivering individualized patient care, supporting nursing teams, and engaging in teaching. Join a vibrant team dedicated to exceptional patient care and career development.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loans

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in critical care.
• 6-12 months experience in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, individualized care to patients.
• Assist the ward manager in leading the nursing team.
• Monitor standards of nursing care.

Skills

Organisation and management skills

Problem-solving ability

IT skills

Education

Registered nurse

Teaching qualification or equivalent experience

Relevant specialist course

Job description

Job summary

Are you an Endoscopy nurse looking for a new challenge, demonstrating effective and sustainable leadership and management skills?

Can you help us deliver and develop a diverse range of endoscopic therapeutic interventions? If you enjoy sharing your endoscopic knowledge through teaching and developing others, and are an experienced, passionate, dynamic, and forward-thinking individual, we would like to hear from you.

Key responsibilities will be agreed upon with the successful candidate, including supporting and developing the nursing team and multidisciplinary teams in endoscopy.

You will have the opportunity to lead by example and support the safe delivery of individualized care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including endoscopic ablation of Barrett's esophagus using radiofrequency ablation (HALO) and Endo Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS). We also offer a pleural day service, general anaesthetic sessions, a GI physiology service, and capsule endoscopy.

Our three endoscopy departments have gained JAG accreditation, offering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide high-quality, effective, individualized care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans independently.
2. To assist the ward manager in leading the nursing team and deputise in their absence.
3. To monitor standards of nursing care and take appropriate actions to maintain and improve them.
4. To respond to concerns from patients, relatives, and carers, and take remedial action as required.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare, you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values: expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. You'll gain unique experiences and accelerate your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, staff recognition schemes, and optional benefits like Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans, or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving staff working lives. We consider flexible, part-time, or job-share applications. Please discuss this at interview.

Details

• Date posted: 16 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 per year (inclusive)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 290-MIC-1648
• Job location: St Mary's Hospital, London, W2 1NY

Job description

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please view the attached Job Description with the job advert for full details.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications (Essential):

• Registered nurse
• Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
• Relevant specialist course (e.g., critical care, renal) or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• NMC Pin

Experience (Essential):

• Extensive experience in critical care

Desirable:

• 6-12 months experience in relevant field

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities (Essential):

• Organisation and management skills
• Problem-solving ability
• IT skills (email and office packages)
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Desirable:

• Ability to appraise staff or willingness to learn
• Knowledge of budget management

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a DBS check. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. UK registration is required. Further details are available on the NHS Careers website and related links.