Endoscopy Sister /Charge Nurse, Band 6
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, GL537AN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9318-25-0965 |
Summary
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