Endoscopy Manager

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting a Lead Endoscopy Nurse to join our busy team at HJE. The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality Endoscopy care and, as appropriate, leading the team. Care is provided according to the individual needs of the patient and Consultant. And to provide care of patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures also to provide Endoscopy services to Consultants.

Main duties of the job

Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported immediately.
Help to prevent cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and a high level of decontamination practice.
Prepare patients for invasive procedures..
Provide initial urgent or emergency care as required
Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager.

About us

Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0263-25-0016

Job locations

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support in the management of the endoscopy service, ensuring that the highest quality of patient centred care is delivered through effective organisation, maintenance of professional/ clinical standards and collaborative working.
To work closely with the Theatre Manager to ensure appropriate staff, patient ratios and clinical skill mix are maintained.
To maintain a safe environment and act on any discrepancies or issues that may affect patient care and Safety.
To provide specialist advice and support as required.
To ensure equipment and associated resources are available for upcoming endoscopy sessions.
To participate in the care and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialised equipment, ensuring an agreed standard of decontamination at all times including accurate records of traceability of endoscopes and associated equipment.
To maximise utilisation of endoscopy time wherever possible and monitor, report and investigate continual late starts and finishes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support in the management of the endoscopy service, ensuring that the highest quality of patient centred care is delivered through effective organisation, maintenance of professional/ clinical standards and collaborative working.
To work closely with the Theatre Manager to ensure appropriate staff, patient ratios and clinical skill mix are maintained.
To maintain a safe environment and act on any discrepancies or issues that may affect patient care and Safety.
To provide specialist advice and support as required.
To ensure equipment and associated resources are available for upcoming endoscopy sessions.
To participate in the care and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialised equipment, ensuring an agreed standard of decontamination at all times including accurate records of traceability of endoscopes and associated equipment.
To maximise utilisation of endoscopy time wherever possible and monitor, report and investigate continual late starts and finishes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse
Gastroenterology/endoscopy
Nursing qualification (ENB906 or
equivalent
Experience in undertaking clinical
audit/s
Minimum 3 years experience within the role of Endoscopy Nurse

Desirable

Experience within the Independent sector
Teaching/Mentorship qualification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse
Gastroenterology/endoscopy
Nursing qualification (ENB906 or
equivalent
Experience in undertaking clinical
audit/s
Minimum 3 years experience within the role of Endoscopy Nurse

Desirable

Experience within the Independent sector
Teaching/Mentorship qualification

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.