Junior Sister​/Charge Nurse

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent position for Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to work in our Endoscopy Unit at The Great Western Hospital NHS Trust. We are looking for an individual who is forward thinking, well organised and with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change. Previous Endoscopy experience is welcome; you will have a passion and willingness to learn new skills to specialise in this field.

You will be supported by the experienced Endoscopy team to develop clinical skills with a full training package. With the new CDC Endoscopy Site opening in West Swindon, you will be expected to rotate between the sites.

• To sustain a high-quality service within the Endoscopy multi-disciplinary team.
• To be knowledgeable about all Endoscopy procedures and be fully aware of medical treatments relevant to work area.
• To provide information, education, and psychological support to patients with benign and malignant disease.
• To run a procedure room and assist Endoscopists with procedures.
• Provide patient information on Endoscopy procedures enabling them to make informed consent.
• Understand JAG Accreditation, and work within its framework.
• Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals.
• To provide telephone assessments for patients prior to procedures.
• To assist with OGD, Colonoscopy and Flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures, including more complex procedures such as ERCP, Bronchoscopy and EBUS.
• To co-ordinate a busy Endoscopy unit and delegate tasks to staff accordingly.
• Manage staff, including appraisal, sickness management and incident reporting.
• Understand roster system and staff allocation to maintain safe staffing levels.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to audits.
• Preparing equipment used during Endoscopy procedures.
• Preparing and administering intravenous medications. Ensuring compliance with medicine management trust policy.
• To complete documentation relevant to Endoscopy procedures.
• To participate in compiling audits for JAG.

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Date posted 15 January 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 6
Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number

Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB

Job responsibilities

• Act as a clinical expert in their area of practice.
• Take charge in absence of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met.
• Promote the development, implementation and review of standards, policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development.
• Promote evidence-based clinical practice and assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in performance improvement within the unit.
• Act as a Link Nurse resource for a specified clinical area and disseminate information to the rest of the team.
• Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialties.

Essential

• NMC 1st Level registration qualification
• A teaching qualification
• Evidence of post registration development
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Diploma/Degree qualification
• Leadership qualification

Essential

• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates sound understanding of personal accountability
• Time management and prioritisation skills

Desirable

• Awareness of up-to-date trust projects and issues

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB