Job summary
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.
We are on an exciting journey in expanding our services into Endoscopy. Our services will include gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and haemorrhoidal banding.
Are you an Endoscopy Lead Practitioner or an experienced Endoscopy Practitioner ready to take on a lead role? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Endoscopy Lead Practitioner to join us on a permanent basis as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
