Sessional Endoscopist

Job summary

CHEC are actively recruiting Endoscopists to join the rest of the team at our brand new, state of the art Community Endoscopy Centres across England. CHEC has been providing rapid access for NHS patients and commissioners, to high quality eye care and day-surgery in a community setting for over 12 years. We are now starting a similar model of service in endoscopy. Leading the way in direct access services CHEC will be working closely with primary care clinicians and commissioners to support the investigation and treatment of NHS patients and reduce waiting times at local NHS hospitals. We design locally agreed integrated pathways helping provide patient-centred endoscopy services through a one stop service. Each of our centres are purpose-built at central, community-based locations, easily accessed by public transport.

Main duties of the job

Our services include Gastroscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, and Haemorrhoidal Banding. The Endoscopist is required to provide some or all the following services: Upper GI Endoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy, Telephone advice to referring clinicians Attendance and participation at Company and governance meetings Triage of referrals

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of over 25 community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. CHEC are clinician-led and the priority always is our patients - our dedicated team of experienced healthcare professionals are committed to delivering personalised and compassionate patient care. In 2023/24, we achieved a 97.83% customer satisfaction rating, with 99.78% of patients saying they would recommend CHECs services to family and friends. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, recently launching ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. These services are Consultant-led and support GPs with diagnosing and managing common skin and Ear, Nose and Throat complaints.