Nurse Team Manager - Endoscopy

Job overview

We are seeking a Nurse Team Manager who shares our ambition to be trusted for delivering consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

In this pivotal role, you will be an experienced and highly skilled clinical nurse with responsibility for the operational and clinical management of the Endoscopy Units at The Lister Hospital and the QEII. You will provide strong, visible leadership across both sites, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient services through effective teamwork and collaboration.

As an established clinical leader with specialist expertise in endoscopy nursing, you will oversee and develop the departmental workforce, ensuring excellence in patient care and the continuous improvement of services. You will lead on workforce planning, policy development, and compliance with Health & Safety and infection prevention standards, while maintaining accreditation requirements. The role also involves providing specialist training, supervising junior staff, and contributing directly to patient care. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, champion equality and diversity, and keep your professional practice current in line with NMC standards.

Our core values—Include, Respect, and Improve—are at the heart of everything we do. We invite you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and line-managing nursing and support staff to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
• Promoting best clinical practice in accordance with corporate policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Ensuring robust infection prevention and control practices across both sites.
• Managing departmental budgets and resources effectively.
• Providing expert nursing and clinical governance advice as part of the endoscopy management team.
• Acting as a professional role model and representative for the department and Trust.
• Demonstrating strong leadership and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.