Endoscopy Sister / Nurse In Charge
Closing date is 14 June 2026.
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and highly skilled Band 7 Endoscopy Nurse/Sister to join our expanding Endoscopy Service at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced endoscopy professional to provide strong clinical leadership, support service development and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient‑centred care within a busy, innovative and JAG‑accredited unit.
The unit comprises 5 Endoscopy procedure rooms on the St. Thomas’s site with facilities for Telephone Pre‑Assessment clinics, Admission, Recovery and Discharge. 1 Satellite Endoscopy procedure room on the Guy’s site is based within the Tower theatres. We run fledged decontamination units on both sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside an established Band 7 Manager, to lead and coordinate daily clinical activity within the endoscopy unit, ensuring effective staffing, excellent standards of care, and seamless patient pathways. You will act as a specialist resource to the multidisciplinary team, support quality improvement initiatives, manage operational challenges, and contribute to workforce, budget and service planning. This role requires expert knowledge in endoscopy practice and a commitment to supporting a high‑performing, collaborative team.
About us
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best‑known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high‑quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
As part of our Endoscopy Service, you will join a supportive multidisciplinary team working that deliver a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. We invest heavily in staff development, wellbeing and leadership training, offering exceptional opportunities for career progression.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Managerial
Provide visible and proactive clinical leadership, acting as a role model for the endoscopy nursing team.
Lead the safe and effective coordination of daily clinical activity, ensuring appropriate staffing, skill mix, and patient flow.
Support the planning and delivery of service improvements, pathway redesign and accreditation requirements.
Manage complex clinical and operational issues, using advanced decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
Quality & Patient Safety
Uphold the highest standards of endoscopy practice, ensuring compliance with national guidelines, infection control standards and JAG requirements.
Lead on quality initiatives, safety huddles, risk assessments and incident management.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety and compassionate care.
Staff Management, Education and Training
Support recruitment, induction, performance reviews, sickness management and workforce planning.
Provide mentorship, supervision and clinical teaching to ensure ongoing staff competency and professional development.
Facilitate a positive and inclusive working environment that encourages learning and reflective practice.
Finance and Budget Management
Support effective financial planning, including staffing and establishment review, procurement and equipment maintenance.
Contribute to budget monitoring, cost‑effective service delivery and resource optimisation.
Ensure appropriate use of consumables and adherence to procurement policies.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Lead and participate in audit, service evaluations and clinical research initiatives to support evidence‑based practice.
Contribute to clinical governance meetings, policy development and implementation.
Assist in preparing the unit for accreditation reviews and regulatory inspections.
General Responsibilities
Maintain excellent communication with patients, families and staff, ensuring dignity, respect and informed decision‑making.
Contribute to Trust‑wide initiatives, uphold organisational values and support the development of an exemplary patient experience.
Represent the endoscopy service in meetings, MDT forums and collaborative projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- NMC Level one Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development, supplemented by managerial training and CPD
- To hold the appropriate level for experience working within an Endoscopy unit
- Leadership Development / Working towards
- MSc in Nursing / Working towards
Experience
- Significant post‑registration experience within an endoscopy or gastroenterology setting.
- Management/ in‑charge experience – deputising for band 7
- Experience in undertaking appraisals and supporting staff in Personal development planning
- Awareness of Clinical Governance and Risk management
- Teamwork/Multidisciplinary working
- Experience of participating in JAG audits or accreditation renewal
- Experience in sickness management or other Human Resource processes
- Audit and research experience
- Change management
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of endoscopy clinical procedures, safety protocols, decontamination processes, and national guidelines.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of JAG (Joint Advisory Group) accreditation standards.
- Competent in use of electronic patient systems (EPIC) and Health roster
- Strong decision‑making skills under pressure in a fast‑paced, procedure‑driven environment
- Working with Multi Disciplinary Team
- Time management and organisational skills
- Experience in service improvement or Quality improvement projects / initiatives
- Demonstrates advanced clinical skills, managing complex sedation, supporting therapeutic endoscopy/ recovery area.
Values and Behaviours
- Demonstrates Trust Values and Behaviours in practice
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.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc HCA
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