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Lead Endoscopy Practitioner

The closing date is 30 September 2025

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Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1136931

Job locations

Unit 2, The Horizon Building

51 - 59 Ilford Hill

Ilford

IG1 2ZN


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).

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Unit 2, The Horizon Building

51 - 59 Ilford Hill

Ilford

IG1 2ZN


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Unit 2, The Horizon Building

51 - 59 Ilford Hill

Ilford

IG1 2ZN


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Specialist

Ellie Stretch

ellie.s@chec.uk

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1136931

Job locations

Unit 2, The Horizon Building

51 - 59 Ilford Hill

Ilford

IG1 2ZN


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