Job summary
The Band 6 Endoscopy Sister/Charge Nurse is an experienced registered nurse responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within the Endoscopy Unit. The post holder supports the Unit Manager in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of endoscopy services, maintaining compliance with JAG standards, infection prevention, and Trust policies.
They provide visible clinical leadership, coordinating daily clinical activities, managing patient flow and prioritisation, and supporting the delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. As a clinical expert, the post holder offers guidance, mentorship, and support to nurses, healthcare assistants, students, and trainees to promote professional development and uphold high standards of care.
The role includes responsibility for maintaining patient safety, ensuring robust decontamination processes, monitoring quality indicators, and leading and contributing to service improvement initiatives. The post holder works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient service delivery, an excellent patient experience, and continuous improvement in endoscopy care.
Main duties of the job
- Lead the team in the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based patient care.
- Communicate effectively, including in circumstances where communication is complex or sensitive.
-Provide and receive information that may be distressing to patients, relatives or staff with professionalism and compassion.
- Deliver high-quality care in a dynamic environment, ensuring safe use of equipment and resources.
- Administer medication safely in accordance with Trust Medicines Management Policy.
- Act as a mentor, supervisor, and educator to students and staff, supporting competency development.
- Implement Trust policies and participate in service improvement initiatives.
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with recruitment, retention, performance management, supervision, and development of staff.
- Participate in budgetary awareness, resource management, duty rotas and safe staffing allocation.
-Contribute to Clinical Governance, incident reporting, risk management, and quality improvement.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and well-documented patient records.
- Support patient and public involvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
To deliver the highest standard of care at Gloucestershire Hospitals, we foster an environment that promotes inclusivity, ensuring that both our staff can thrive and our patients receive services tailored to their needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities / Key Responsibilities
- Lead the team in the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based patient care.
- Communicate effectively, including in circumstances where communication is complex or sensitive.
- Provide and receive information that may be distressing to patients, relatives or staff with professionalism and compassion.
- Deliver high-quality care in a dynamic environment, ensuring safe use of equipment and resources.
- Administer medication safely in accordance with Trust Medicines Management Policy.
- Act as a mentor, supervisor, and educator to students and staff, supporting competency development.
- Implement Trust policies and participate in service improvement initiatives.
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with recruitment, retention, performance management, supervision, and development of staff.
- Participate in budgetary awareness, resource management, duty rotas and safe staffing allocation.
- Contribute to Clinical Governance, incident reporting, risk management, and quality improvement.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and well-documented patient records.
- Support patient and public involvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
- Provide clinical leadership that motivates and inspires others.
- Ensure staff have the skills and knowledge to care for acutely unwell patients.
- Participate in the development and delivery of education and training programmes within the unit.Professional Development, Education and Training
- Maintain professional registration and demonstrate continued professional development.
- Hold or work towards a recognised mentorship/teaching qualification.
- Engage actively in mandatory training, speciality-specific training, endoscopy-related courses, and leadership/management development.
- Share knowledge and contribute to the development of others within the team.
Management and Leadership
- Demonstrate effective leadership and support team coordination.
- Contribute to workforce planning, sickness management, staff appraisals, and performance reviews.
- Support the Senior Sister in financial sustainability and budget management.
- Assist with audits, quality monitoring, and service development initiatives.
- Provide leadership during shifts, coordinating staff, patient activity, and clinical priorities.
Planning and Organisation
- Lead and support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Remain calm and resilient during challenging situations, supporting junior staff appropriately.
- Ensure compliance with the NMC Code and act as a positive role model.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based care.
- Demonstrate awareness of workforce planning and willingness to act up in the absence of senior colleagues.
Communications and Working Relationships
- Work collaboratively with:
Multidisciplinary team members
Patients and carers
Community and support services
Education providers
PALS
Clinical Endoscopists and Nurse Specialists
Consultants and medical staff
Network groups
Medical representatives
Other
- Lead the team effectively under pressure while managing own and others time.
- Manage challenging situations professionally, resolving issues constructively.Support the Ward Manager in the management of staffing, resources, and patient flow.
General Working Conditions
- Comply with manual handling guidelines.
- Frequently manoeuvre patients/objects over 15kg with appropriate aids.
- Work in environments with exposure to bodily fluids, infection risks and unpleasant conditions.
- Work in confined spaces when required.
- Adapt to unpredictable work patterns, including participation in on-call rotas.
- Work varied shifts including weekends, nights, and bank holidays.
- Manage exposure to distressing situations involving patients, relatives, and staff.
- Demonstrate effective time management.
Additional Contact Details
Rosemarie Verdadero, Matron -Endoscopy
Email : rosemarie.verdadero@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities / Key Responsibilities
- Lead the team in the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based patient care.
- Communicate effectively, including in circumstances where communication is complex or sensitive.
- Provide and receive information that may be distressing to patients, relatives or staff with professionalism and compassion.
- Deliver high-quality care in a dynamic environment, ensuring safe use of equipment and resources.
- Administer medication safely in accordance with Trust Medicines Management Policy.
- Act as a mentor, supervisor, and educator to students and staff, supporting competency development.
- Implement Trust policies and participate in service improvement initiatives.
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with recruitment, retention, performance management, supervision, and development of staff.
- Participate in budgetary awareness, resource management, duty rotas and safe staffing allocation.
- Contribute to Clinical Governance, incident reporting, risk management, and quality improvement.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and well-documented patient records.
- Support patient and public involvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
- Provide clinical leadership that motivates and inspires others.
- Ensure staff have the skills and knowledge to care for acutely unwell patients.
- Participate in the development and delivery of education and training programmes within the unit.Professional Development, Education and Training
- Maintain professional registration and demonstrate continued professional development.
- Hold or work towards a recognised mentorship/teaching qualification.
- Engage actively in mandatory training, speciality-specific training, endoscopy-related courses, and leadership/management development.
- Share knowledge and contribute to the development of others within the team.
Management and Leadership
- Demonstrate effective leadership and support team coordination.
- Contribute to workforce planning, sickness management, staff appraisals, and performance reviews.
- Support the Senior Sister in financial sustainability and budget management.
- Assist with audits, quality monitoring, and service development initiatives.
- Provide leadership during shifts, coordinating staff, patient activity, and clinical priorities.
Planning and Organisation
- Lead and support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Remain calm and resilient during challenging situations, supporting junior staff appropriately.
- Ensure compliance with the NMC Code and act as a positive role model.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based care.
- Demonstrate awareness of workforce planning and willingness to act up in the absence of senior colleagues.
Communications and Working Relationships
- Work collaboratively with:
Multidisciplinary team members
Patients and carers
Community and support services
Education providers
PALS
Clinical Endoscopists and Nurse Specialists
Consultants and medical staff
Network groups
Medical representatives
Other
- Lead the team effectively under pressure while managing own and others time.
- Manage challenging situations professionally, resolving issues constructively.Support the Ward Manager in the management of staffing, resources, and patient flow.
General Working Conditions
- Comply with manual handling guidelines.
- Frequently manoeuvre patients/objects over 15kg with appropriate aids.
- Work in environments with exposure to bodily fluids, infection risks and unpleasant conditions.
- Work in confined spaces when required.
- Adapt to unpredictable work patterns, including participation in on-call rotas.
- Work varied shifts including weekends, nights, and bank holidays.
- Manage exposure to distressing situations involving patients, relatives, and staff.
- Demonstrate effective time management.
Additional Contact Details
Rosemarie Verdadero, Matron -Endoscopy
Email : rosemarie.verdadero@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- Leadership or management training /Endo1,2 & 3 training
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development
- Evidence of clinical skill competency (END /JETS competencies)
- Ability to be Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Good time management
- Ability to resolve conflict/ challenges in a constructive way
- Experience of change management
- Substantial experience at a Band 5 level in Endoscopy
- Previous experience of leading a team / coordinating a team
- Approachable, Resilient, Empathetic, Adaptable
- A teaching or mentorship qualification
- Knowledge of Green endoscopy
Desirable
- Understanding of Workforce planning
- Experience of NIC role within endoscopy unit
- Knowledge of budget management
- Sickness management /Appraisal training
- Knowledge of health rostering
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- Leadership or management training /Endo1,2 & 3 training
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development
- Evidence of clinical skill competency (END /JETS competencies)
- Ability to be Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Good time management
- Ability to resolve conflict/ challenges in a constructive way
- Experience of change management
- Substantial experience at a Band 5 level in Endoscopy
- Previous experience of leading a team / coordinating a team
- Approachable, Resilient, Empathetic, Adaptable
- A teaching or mentorship qualification
- Knowledge of Green endoscopy
Desirable
- Understanding of Workforce planning
- Experience of NIC role within endoscopy unit
- Knowledge of budget management
- Sickness management /Appraisal training
- Knowledge of health rostering
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
