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Job summary

Main area
Endoscopy Unit (WC)
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-8307870RLH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Mile End Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Endoscopy Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 7

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. 

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated clinical leader looking for a new challenge to lead Mile End Hospital’s - Early Diagnosis Centre (Endoscopy Unit).

You will be a motivated and inspirational, caring and compassionate individual to lead the enthusiastic supportive team on our 2 room Endoscopy Department, being a role model to our nursing team and work collaboratively with other members of the MDT.

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient care and safety and wants to work in a supportive environment with other passionate members of the multidisciplinary team, enjoys working under their own initiative, providing excellent nursing care and getting the basics right, inspiring your team and motivating them in the development of their clinical skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

1. To be a professional role model, leading and coordinating the ward/department team. Taking continuing responsibility and accountability for the 24-hour management and organization of the 
Ward/Department. This involves managing a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities. 

2. Provide specialist nursing advice Trust wide to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients /clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with the local and national targets.

3. At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.

4. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.

5. To ensure that the unit is well led and that the teams are being proactive in the delivery of the: 

KEY RESULT AREAS: 
1. Operational management of the department. 
2. Clinical and Professional issues 
3. Communication 
4. Performance management and service development 
5. Teaching and supervision 
6. Decontamination. [A brief paragraph describing the main purpose of the role – use simple, honest, and inspiring language. The purpose is to provide clear, accessible  information while encouraging interest and excitement.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with NMC
  • Specialist course (or experience) in Endoscopy.
  • Preparation for Mentorship course or equivalent
  • Bsc/ MSc or working towards and evidence of continuing education
Desirable criteria
  • Masters Degree
  • Endoscopy module
  • Teaching / Education qualification
  • Designated User qualification (Decontamination)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post registration experience including recent experience within Endoscopy or related services.
  • Therapeutic competence in Endoscopy procedures
  • Able to relate to people of varied ethnic, social, cultural backgrounds.
  • People Management/ Line management experience
Desirable criteria
  • To have experience in writing clinical protocols.
  • Experience of facilitating care between different care settings.
  • Teaching / Education experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy, policy and Endoscopy JAG standards, Infectious diseases, Respiratory Nursing
  • Expert knowledge of endoscopic procedures including OGD, Colonoscopy and bronchoscopy, EBUS, ERCP, Oesophageal/colonic dilatation/stenting.
  • How to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing
  • Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills and ability to identify learning needs and interests of nursing team
  • Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to improve current job performance
  • Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
  • Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement and or development
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of capsule endoscopy is desirable

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Catherine Bilbrough
Job title
Senior Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
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