Sister / Charge Nurse - Endoscopy

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Doncaster seeks a Band 6 Registered Nurse to coordinate the Endoscopy team, ensuring high standards of patient care and teamwork. The ideal candidate will have a current NMC registration, strong communication skills, and experience in endoscopy procedures. The role involves clinical responsibilities, participation in service development, and managing day-to-day operations in a multidisciplinary setting. Emphasis on continuous professional growth and flexible working arrangements is highly valued.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Mentorship/Teaching Qualification required.
• Endoscopy specific course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the Endoscopy team.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Maintain high clinical standards during procedures.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Positive communication skills

Culturally aware

Leadership understanding

Education

Registered nurse with current NMC registration

Invasive Life Support qualification

Leadership Qualification

Tools

Endoscopy procedures

Clinical supervision

Job description

Main area Surgical and Cancer Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Various Hours Available, to be discussed at interview) Job ref 272-7550922

Employer Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cross site Town Doncaster Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/01/2026 23:59

Band 6

Job overview

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.
• Facilitate effective discharge planning alongside other members of the MDT.
• Cannulation and venepuncture are an essential skill.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 9th 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

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While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice.

Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting statement is not advocated by DBTH and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

1. Usually lack relevance and fail to address the key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. may come across as generic and fail to distinguish you from other applicants.
2. May be ambiguous or open to misinterpretation. Without careful review and editing, the supporting statement could convey messages that are unclear or misconstrued by hiring managers.
3. May include qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience that you do not possess, potentially leading to misrepresentation.

• Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.