Sister/Charge Nurse - Endoscopy

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to join their leadership team as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse. This vital role includes overseeing clinical operations and ensuring high-quality patient care in an endoscopy setting. Applicants should hold a valid nursing qualification and possess leadership experience, along with strong communication skills to excel in this position.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays

Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in the specialty.
• Knowledge of JAG and BSG guidelines.
• Ability to develop good professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to colleagues.
• Manage staffing levels and skill mix.
• Participate in recruitment and training.

Skills

Leadership skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of quality improvement

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

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Endoscopy at Mid Yorkshire is a JAG accredited service, of which we are very proud. We currently have a vacancy for a dynamic, forward thinking Registered Nurse with endoscopy experience to join the leadership team as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.

This role combines clinical expertise with operational oversight. As the Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of care that is safe, effective, high-quality and patient-centred.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in cross site working and the 24 hour on call GI bleed service that we provide.

• Work in accordance with the NMC Code and MYTT Values and Behaviours framework, and ensure that care is delivered in line with relevant Trust, local and national policy and guidance.
• Ensure staffing levels and skill mix enable the delivery of safe care.
• Provide leadership and support to colleagues.
• Assist the Unit Manager in carrying out appraisals and development reviews for team members.
• Manage sickness absence on behalf of the unit manager.
• Manage complaints in the unit manager's absence.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and training of new staff.

Key requirements

• Registered Nurse
• Post-registration experience in the specialty.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of JAG and BSG guidelines.
• High standard of verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of quality improvement and principles of change management.
• Demonstration of leadership skills
• Ability to develop and maintain good professional relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting.

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

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