Lead Endoscopy Nurse

Lead Endoscopy Nurse

The closing date is 06 July 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Endoscopy Nurse to join an innovative team  have a dedicated newly built CDC unit opening in July 2026 to facilitate a Hub and spoke model of care for our patients. The role will include working across the acute and elective pathways and providing clinical and leadership expertise.

• Lead and provide strategic leadership and vision for the Endoscopy Nursing team in UHD.
• Ensure a quality‑driven service that is responsive and equitable.
• Take the lead role in operational management of the Endoscopy service alongside lead consultants and service managers.
• Champion Endoscopy nursing within the wider nursing community and undertake relevant service development reviews.
• Balance the role across leadership priorities and clinical activity.
• Act as a resource to others and develop, deliver and evaluate a range of specialist education and development programmes for individuals and larger groups, including the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure practice is based on the best available evidence through effective prioritisation and collaboration with colleagues.
• Maintain JAG accreditation for the unit by ensuring compliance with JAG requirements and overseeing submission of required data.
• Contribute to nursing policy and clinical service development within colorectal, gastroenterology, and endoscopy services, supporting the Trust’s strategic agenda.
• Plan and manage complete episodes of care in collaboration with consultants and other professionals, delegating and referring appropriately to ensure timely, effective management and optimal health outcomes.
• Play a key operational role and maintain a proactive approach to managing and leading clinical pathways and patient flow.
• Work closely with the multiprofessional team to lead the Endoscopy nursing service in delivering high‑quality care within performance and financial frameworks.

• Significant experience at Band 7 or equivalent.
• Experience working across organisational boundaries.

• Ability to lead a team and motivate.
• High development of specialist knowledge and skills in Endoscopy.

• Ability to think strategically.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions is required.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust