Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Endoscopy | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 pa/pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Poole / Bournemouth, BH15 2JB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

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

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

UHD 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.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

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.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026

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