# Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Endoscopy > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sistercharge-nurse-endoscopy/6ce82c12-5ae2-4b16-ad67-5228dad185d0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sistercharge-nurse-endoscopy/6ce82c12-5ae2-4b16-ad67-5228dad185d0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa/pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Saturday with a view of doing seven day working when the phase 3 transformation plans are in place by April 2027.) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-07T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T23:01:27.559Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Poole_Bournemouth/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Endoscopy/Endoscopy-v8227913 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8227913?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has arisen for two Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge in Endoscopy at University Hospitals Dorset. You will need to be a hard-working and motivated team player committed to delivering high standards of patient centred care with excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible attitude and you will need to demonstrate a commitment to your own personal development. The post holder must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of gastroenterology and endoscopy. The successful candidate will support the Sister and deputise for them in their absence and be responsible for the coordination of the day to day running of the unit. Will work collaboratively with referring clinicians and other specialists as part of the multidisciplinary team. Will be pro- active in the development of other staffs' practice and also be able to show evidence of their own self development within their clinical role. Based at: Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth Hospital but cross site cover will be required at Wimborne Victoria Hospital. Interview date: 16th September 2026 ### Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of speciality - Ability to support Clinical Supervision - Awareness of key principles of risk management process **Desirable** - Experience of clinical audit ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrable Endoscopy experience - Minimum of 3-4 years post registration experience - Evidence of ward/department management - Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team **Desirable** - Experience of providing training and education - Experience of presenting to others - Experience of managing resources - Experience of monitoring clinical practice - Ability to manage change - Experience of Recruitment and Retention issues ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registration on NMC Register (RGN/RN Adult) or equivalent - Teaching Qualification or equivalent / Mentor Course **Desirable** - Leadership course - 1st level degree or working towards ### Technical Skills Competencies **Essential** - Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image - Delegation abilities and excellent time management skills ## Documents - [band 6 jd (pdf, 464.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10537298) - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [band 6 person specification (pdf, 328.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10537299) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.