Junior Sister​/Charge Nurse

Job Summary

The Royal London Hospital Endoscopy Unit is looking for a dynamic and forward thinking band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse to join the existing team of junior management.

We seek individuals with a commitment to endoscopy, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a large team. Flexibility, approachability, and a positive attitude are essential, reflecting the ethos of the centre.

We are a friendly department within a purpose‑built centre with five endoscopy rooms and a 17‑bedded recovery area with step‑down facilities. Our dedicated team of nurses practices team nursing and rotates through all areas of the department.

We undertake all endoscopy procedures including ERCP, Spyglass, ESD, EUS, EBUS, capsule endoscopy and bowel cancer screening, as well as straight‑to‑test endoscopy. The unit is currently open from 08:00 to 19:00hrs.

Our schedule includes a six‑day working rota.

The provision of a high standard of individualized, holistic patient care to all patients attending the endoscopy unit; assist with procedures and work as part of a large multidisciplinary team.

Co‑ordinating the unit on a regular basis. Supervising own team, providing appraisal, teaching and support.

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. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

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.

• Date posted: 21 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 6
• Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 259‑7730456
  
  RLH
• Job location:
  
  Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

• Registered Nurse, with experience in endoscopy.
• Courses relevant to the speciality.

• Mentorship qualification.

• Experience as a band 5 in an endoscopy unit.
• Experience in managing endoscopy lists.
• Relevant previous ward experience.

• Previous band 6 in endoscopy experience.

• Able to assist all endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound.
• Independent with all these procedures.
• Use of lifting solution, glue, dye spray.
• Ability to cannulate.
• Ability to work within set time frames working to priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to monitor the quality of own work and that of team members.
• Able to recognise own limits and work within competence limits.
• Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so.
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
• Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests of colleagues and team members.
• Ability to self‑reflect, carry out own job tasks and identify what is needed to improve performance.
• Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keep a record of them.
• Acts consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abides by Trust Health and Safety policies.
• Ability to support others in…