Endoscopy Unit Leader
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN1 2NN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9302-26-0028 |
Summary
Planning and Organisational Duties The post holder will participate in, and influence, care delivery by: The lead the team in providing evidence-based nursing/midwifery care ensuring that care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated utilising a patient centred approach to care. Be responsible for reviewing and updating nursing care plans and documentation. To co-ordinate nursing activity in the unit environment and ensuring the smooth operational running of the unit. Responsible for ensuring that there are adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix to meet the needs of the unit. Ensure patient care is of a high standard. Facilitate regular meetings with staff in order to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas. Responsible for recognising and responding appropriately to situations which require immediate action. Deputise for the matron and participate in senior nurse rota. Ensure performance standards are met in accordance with agreed objectives. Manages effectively the use of allocated resources/funding. To lead the unit in the management of ward environment in order to meet Trust objectives for Risk Management and Health & Safety. Manage own workload autonomously. Ensure that effective communication has been established with all disciplines, patients and relatives. Communicate very sensitive and distressing information to patients and their families. Ability to assess and advise patients in crisis situations and ensure that their needs are met by the whole team. Enables and supports colleagues in developing effective communication skills particularly in difficult situations. Acting a resource of professional knowledge for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and relatives through application of theory in practice. Participate in management of complaints and patient concerns at ward level referring to relevant departments when appropriate. Lead patient and public involvement in the ward area leading to service improvement