Lead Endoscopy Practitioner
CHEC
The closing date is 30 April 2025
Job summary
This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. You will be required to cover variable days and weekends to meet business needs.
Tier 2 visa sponsorship available.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
The role will be to support the hospital manager in the effective management of the Endoscopy Department ensuring the day-to-day operation reflects the highest standard of governance, clinical effectiveness, and standards of care.
You will use your advanced knowledge and experience to guide and support their team whilst actively being involved in the delivery of patient care.
You will contribute significantly to the delivery of CHECs endoscopy strategy, ensuring JAG accreditation is supported.
About us
Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships.
We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support in the management of the endoscopy service, ensuring that the highest quality of patient centred care is delivered
Plan and provide quality care across the whole endoscopy patient pathway
Provide a safe environment and act on any discrepancies or issues that may affect patient safety
Provide specialist advice and support when required
Ensure equipment and recourses are available for upcoming endoscopy sessions
Participate in the care and decontamination of endoscopes. Including accurate records of traceability of the endoscopes and accessories
Provide day to day management and motivation to all staff
Maintaining good communication within the department and keep staff informed of all relevant hospital information and changes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support in the management of the endoscopy service, ensuring that the highest quality of patient centred care is delivered
Plan and provide quality care across the whole endoscopy patient pathway
Provide a safe environment and act on any discrepancies or issues that may affect patient safety
Provide specialist advice and support when required
Ensure equipment and recourses are available for upcoming endoscopy sessions
Participate in the care and decontamination of endoscopes. Including accurate records of traceability of the endoscopes and accessories
Provide day to day management and motivation to all staff
Maintaining good communication within the department and keep staff informed of all relevant hospital information and changes
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC
- At least 1-year previous experience as registered practitioner or equivalent in Endoscopy service
- Experience with JAG accreditation
- Passion for high quality patient safety and care
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
- Previous management or team leader experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC
- At least 1-year previous experience as registered practitioner or equivalent in Endoscopy service
- Experience with JAG accreditation
- Passion for high quality patient safety and care
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
- Previous management or team leader experience
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.
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).
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.
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).
