The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse - Endoscopy

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

Endoscopy at Mid Yorkshire is a JAG accredited service, of which we are very proud. We currently have a vacancy for a dynamic, forward thinking Registered Nurse with endoscopy experience to join the leadership team as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.

This role combines clinical expertise with operational oversight. As the Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of care that is safe, effective, high-quality and patient-centred.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in cross site working and the 24 hour on call GI bleed service that we provide.

Main duties of the job

Work in accordance with the NMC Code and MYTT Values and Behaviours framework, and ensure that care is delivered in line with relevant Trust, local and national policy and guidance.

Ensure staffing levels and skill mix enable the delivery of safe care.

Provide leadership and support to colleagues.

Assist the Unit Manager in carrying out appraisals and development reviews for team members.

Manage sickness absence on behalf of the unit manager.

Manage complaints in the unit manager's absence.

Participate in the recruitment, selection and training of new staff.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000507

Job locations

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Registered Nurse
Post-registration experience in the specialty.
Recognised teaching qualification.
Knowledge of JAG and BSG guidelines.
High standard of verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of quality improvement and principles of change management.
Demonstration of leadership skills
Ability to develop and maintain good professional relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Registered Nurse
Post-registration experience in the specialty.
Recognised teaching qualification.
Knowledge of JAG and BSG guidelines.
High standard of verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of quality improvement and principles of change management.
Demonstration of leadership skills
Ability to develop and maintain good professional relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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.