Job Description

Contact information

Kate Briggs - Matron for Endoscopy


kate.briggs@nhs.net


01924 543346

About the role

The Endoscopy department at Pinderfields and Pontefract Hospitals are looking to recruit a Unit Manager. The endoscopy department at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is going through some exciting changes, with the trust being the key holder for the Yorkshire Endoscopy Training Academy and recently receiving for the 3rd year running JAG accreditation.


The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily management of both the sites working in close collaboration with the unit manager at Dewsbury. They will be an active part of the senior team progressing ideas and innovation to create a forward thinking endoscopy service at MYTT.


The successful candidate will undertake their clinical obligations working closely with the team in endoscopy and supporting the clinical educator for JETS.

Main duties

Manage the both PGI & PGH endoscopy units co-ordinating the delivery of skilled, effective care and timely discharge.


Ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors.


Deliver expert nursing care, leading the team by example.


Provide advice and supervision to junior staff.


Actively participate in the development of the of the endoscopy service to maintain JAG status and deliver a high patient experience.


Provide support to the Matron, junior sisters and clinical educator.


Ensure good financial management is undertaken.

Key requirements

Current NMC Registration.


Evidence of Continual Professional Development.


Endoscopy post registration experience.


Experience in a senior nursing role.


Evidence of further study within endoscopy.


Recent post registration experience in an acute setting.


Relevant experience in endoscopy units.

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.


We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.


If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance:

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Our benefits

Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support

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