About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and highly skilled Band 7 Endoscopy Nurse/Sister to join our expanding Endoscopy Service at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced endoscopy professional to provide strong clinical leadership, support service development and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care within a busy, innovative and JAG-accredited unit.
The unit comprises of 5 Endoscopy procedure rooms on the St. Thomas's site with facilities for Telephone Pre-Assessment clinics, Admission, Recovery and Discharge. 1 Satellite Endoscopy procedure room on the Guy's site with is based within the Tower theatres. We run fledged decontamination units on both sites.
Closing date: 14/06/2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside an established Band 7 Manager, to lead and coordinate daily clinical activity within the endoscopy unit, ensuring effective staffing, excellent standards of care, and seamless patient pathways. You will act as a specialist resource to the multidisciplinary team, support quality improvement initiatives, manage operational challenges, and contribute to workforce, budget and service planning. This role requires expert knowledge in endoscopy practice and a commitment to supporting a high-performing, collaborative team.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises of five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
As part of our Endoscopy Service, you will join a supportive multidisciplinary team working that deliver a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. We invest heavily in staff development, wellbeing and leadership training, offering exceptional opportunities for career progression
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Managerial
Provide visible and proactive clinical leadership, acting as a role model for the endoscopy nursing team.
Lead the safe and effective coordination of daily clinical activity, ensuring appropriate staffing, skill mix, and patient flow.
Support the planning and delivery of service improvements, pathway redesign and accreditation requirements.
Manage complex clinical and operational issues, using advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Quality & Patient Safety
Uphold the highest standards of endoscopy practice, ensuring compliance with national guidelines, infection control standards and JAG requirements.
Lead on quality initiatives, safety huddles, risk assessments and incident management.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety and compassionate care.
Staff Management, Education and Training
Support recruitment, induction, performance reviews, sickness management and workforce planning.
Provide mentorship, supervision and clinical teaching to ensure ongoing staff competency and professional development.
Facilitate a positive and inclusive working environment that encourages learning and reflective practice.
Finance and Budget Management
Support effective financial planning, including staffing and establishment review, procurement and equipment maintenance.
Contribute to budget monitoring, cost-effective service delivery and resource optimisation.
Ensure appropriate use of consumables and adherence to procurement policies.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Lead and participate in audit, service evaluations and clinical research initiatives to support evidence-based practice.
Contribute to clinical governance meetings, policy development and implementation.
Assist in preparing the unit for accreditation reviews and regulatory inspections.
General Responsibilities
Maintain excellent communication with patients, families and staff, ensuring dignity, respect and informed decision-making.
Contribute to Trust-wide initiatives, uphold organisational values and support the development of an exemplary patient experience.
Represent the endoscopy service in meetings, MDT forums and collaborative projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Level one Registration Mentorship course / SSSAP Evidence of ongoing professional development , supplemented by managerial training and CPD To hold the appropriate level for experience working within an Endoscopy unit
Desirable
Leadership Development / Working towards MSc in Nursing / Working towards
Experience Essential
Significant post-registration experience within an endoscopy or gastroenterology setting. Management/ in-charge experience - deputising for band 7 Experience in undertaking appraisals and supporting staff in Personal development planning Awareness of Clinical Governance and Risk management Teamwork/Multidisciplinary working
Desirable
Experience of participating in JAG audits or accreditation renewal Experience in sickness management or other Human Resource processes Audit and research experience Change management
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Strong knowledge of endoscopy clinical procedures, safety protocols, decontamination processes, and national guidelines. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of JAG (Joint Advisory Group) accreditation standards. Competent in use of electronic patient systems (EPIC) and Health roster Strong decision-making skills under pressure in a fast-paced, procedure-driven environment Working with Multi Disciplinary Team Time management and organisational skills Communication skills
Desirable
Experience in service improvement or Quality improvement projects / initiatives Demonstrates advanced clinical skills, managing complex sedation, supporting therapeutic endoscopy/ recovery area.
Values and Behaviours Essential
Demonstrates Trust Values and Behaviours in practice
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Thomas Hospital
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)