Job summaryAn 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 2026Main duties of the jobTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
About usUHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
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Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
DetailsDate posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa/pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 153-ME06657
Job locations: Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole / Bournemouth, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of speciality
- Ability to support Clinical Supervision
- Awareness of key principles of risk management process
Desirable- Experience of clinical audit
Technical Skills CompetenciesEssential- Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image
- Delegation abilities and excellent time management skills
ExperienceEssential- 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
QualificationsEssential- Registration on NMC Register (RGN/RN Adult) or equivalent
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent / Mentor Course
Desirable- Leadership course
- 1st level degree or working towards
Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of speciality
- Ability to support Clinical Supervision
- Awareness of key principles of risk management process
Desirable- Experience of clinical audit
Technical Skills CompetenciesEssential- Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image
- Delegation abilities and excellent time management skills
ExperienceEssential- 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
QualificationsEssential- Registration on NMC Register (RGN/RN Adult) or equivalent
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent / Mentor Course
Desirable- Leadership course
- 1st level degree or working towards
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole / Bournemouth, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Lead
Katrina Jones
katrina.jones18@nhs.net
03000194907
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. 
