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Endoscopy Sister / Charge Nurse
Department: Endoscopy Unit
Band: 6
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Endoscopy Sister / Charge Nurse to join our busy Endoscopy Team. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) Endoscopy service is based over 2 sites (MKUH and MKUH White House diagnostic Centre (WHP)) The unit are purpose built to support outpatient and inpatient endoscopic procedures. It consists of four Endoscopy theatres at MKUH, one of which has the facilities to undertake X- ray screening and laser procedures and two Endoscopy theatres at WHP.
The main responsibility of this post will be to work as the senior member of the Nurse team alongside our Endoscopists, Nurse Associates, Staff Nurses and Health Care Assists to delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the unit, this role is highly technical as you will be working with state-of-the-art endoscopic equipment which helps to diagnose, assess, and treat patients with the Gastrointestinal, Respiratory and Urology conditions. This can be a physically demanding and challenging role but is very rewarding for the right candidate.
Our services include an ever-increasing number of specialised therapeutic and diagnostic procedures which require a high level of technical capability and a passion for problem solving.
Interview Date: 21.08.2025
- To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and their relatives within Milton Keynes Hospital Endoscopy Unit.
- To ensure patient safety at all times.
- To co-ordinate clinical activities, allocation of staff and the management of patient flow within the department in conjunction with senior staff and to include other shift management responsibilities.
- To provide effective, professional, and managerial leadership to staff in the absence of the Senior Endoscopy Sister; to be the ward representative of the Ward when the Senior Endoscopy Sister is unavailable.
- To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Senior Endoscopy Sister.
- To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the Endoscopy Unit.
- To act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as necessary.
- To act as a positive role model to junior staff members.
- To ensure that all lines of communication are identified and used effectively; to maintain a high standard of nursing care within the framework of the Trust policies.
The applicant must have at least 12 months previous endoscopy experience, a NMC registration is vital for this role and only applicants with a valid NMC registration, will be considered for this role.
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2024)
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Burnett Job title: Senior Endoscopy Sister Email address:
[email protected]If you would like to know more about the post please contact Hannah Burnett or Sue Gittens, Senior Endoscopy Sisters on 01908 997654. Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 
