Sister / Charge Nurse - Endoscopy

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is looking for a Sister / Charge Nurse to oversee the Endoscopy team. This role involves managing patient care, coordinating team activities, and ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines. Candidates must be registered nurses with NMC registration and have relevant teaching or mentorship qualifications. A commitment to high standards of care and effective communication skills are essential. Salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata, with benefits including learning opportunities and NHS pension.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Discounts via external providers

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration required.
• Must have up-to-date knowledge of professional issues.
• Experience in teaching or mentorship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the Endoscopy team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain high standards of clinical work.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Verbal and written communication

Caring for diverse cultures

Leadership

Management of sickness absence

Education

Registered nurse with current NMC registration

Mentorship/Teaching Qualification

ILS or equivalent

Leadership Qualification

Endoscopy specific course

Job description

Go back Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Sister / Charge Nurse - Endoscopy

The closing date is 02 January 2026

The post holder has responsibility for co-ordinating the activities of the Endoscopy team to ensure the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team encouraging an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitating.

Receives guidance from the Endoscopy Manager on the day-to-day management of the ward budget and gains experience in deployment of staff and other resources to satisfy the needs of the service within financial constraints.

Manages the department in the absence of the department Sister/Charge Nurse.

Participate in the on-going development of the Endoscopy Services.

This post will cover cross site working across Doncaster Royal Infirmary Bassetlaw hospital and Montagu hospital

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the MDT, Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised plans of patient care.
• Effectively communicate with patients, relatives and other members of the endoscopy Team.
• Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures and assisting endoscopist with therapeutic procedures.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure all areas within the endoscopy unit are prepared safely and according to procedure.
• Ensure all technical equipment is checked prior to procedures and is in good working order.
• Keep up to date with COSHH regulations.
• Be aware of own individual responsibilities and training needs and
• keep up to date with mandatory training.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and report any untoward incident.
• Respect patient's confidentiality.
• Facilitate effective discharge planning alongside other members of the MDT.
• Cannulation and venepuncture are an essential skill.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration
• Up to date knowledge of professional issues
• Mentorship /Teaching Qualification or equivalent qualification or experience
• ILS (Immediate Life Support) or equivalent qualification or experience
• Leadership Qualification
• Evidence in academic achievement
• Endoscopy specific course

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
• Demonstrate positive verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary team/client/relatives
• Be interested and committed to caring for people from any culture and environmental background or illness
• Demonstrate an understanding of leadership and empowerment issues
• Experience of undertaking PDA's
• Experience of managing sickness absence

Knowledge & Experience

• Endoscopy experience - competent in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including ERCP
• Scope Roles relevant to post - cannulation, venepuncture
• Evidence of learning and development in line with prep requirements
• Evidence of department management under supervision
• Experience working in co-ordinator role / leading the unit
• Development of knowledge and skills in Endoscopy
• Evidence of research based practice

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.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPro Rata Per Annum