Job summary This is an exciting time to be joining the Endoscopy Unit at the Dudley Group of Hospitals. We have a JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit which has recently undergone expansion & now includes 5 endoscopy procedure rooms, with a separate room in radiology for Fluroscopy assisted procedures. We are further expanding into a Community Diagnostics Centre based at the Corbett Hospital site where we will be undertaking diagnostics & additional services such as cytosponge & Trans-nasal Endoscopy. We are now advertising for a Shift Lead, Band 6 to support the set up our community diagnostics services. We are looking for a Shift Lead with excellent communication & interpersonal skills who demonstrates good leadership & educational qualities. This is a vital leadership role & you will be working to support & manage the endoscopy nursing team, ensuring our patients receive a high quality of safe, compassionate & effective care during their Endoscopy Journey. As part of the Team, you will help to maintain the JAG Gold Standards for Endoscopy Services & retain our annual Accreditation. If you enjoy a challenge, are highly motivated, organised, have good communication skills, & want to continue to develop your clinical Endoscopy knowledge / skills, then this is the position for you. We offer support for flexible working, Mentorship and a programme of learning, and access to training to enhance the role, and support staff engagement to put staff at the centre of change and innovation. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will have excellent clinical skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to work and make decisions autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team which includes Consultants, Endoscopy Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Radiologists and other specialist services. They must have extensive knowledge in a variety of endoscopy techniques and procedures. They must also be willing to support the daily management of the Unit and maintain quality standards of care. The successful applicant will be expected to support the Lead Nurse in the continued development and transformation of service delivery. About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk) Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum / pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 253-0325-7052213 Job locations Corbett Hospital / Russells Hall Hospital Stourbridge Dudley DY8 4JB Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential First level registration Educated to diploma level or demonstrate experience of operating at this level Desirable Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level A recognised course of study in teaching and assessing Knowledge and Training Essential Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification Effective leadership skills Intravenous drug administration skills Desirable Venepuncture and cannulation skills Experience Essential Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Substantial post-registration experience Recent Endoscopy experience Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources during shifts, within the acute setting Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential First level registration Educated to diploma level or demonstrate experience of operating at this level Desirable Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level A recognised course of study in teaching and assessing Knowledge and Training Essential Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification Effective leadership skills Intravenous drug administration skills Desirable Venepuncture and cannulation skills Experience Essential Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Substantial post-registration experience Recent Endoscopy experience Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources during shifts, within the acute setting 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). Additional information 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 The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Corbett Hospital / Russells Hall Hospital Stourbridge Dudley DY8 4JB Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)