Bank Endoscopy Practitioner

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Practitioner to join their team. The role involves teamwork under the Endoscopy Nurse in Charge, ensuring high-quality patient care throughout the entire patient pathway. Candidates should have a passion for patient safety and experience in Endoscopy services. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Join a supportive environment that values caring and compassion.

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner with NMC or HCPC.
• At least 1-year experience in Endoscopy service.
• Experience with JAG accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient pathway from pre-admission to discharge.
• Ensure smooth operation of endoscopy list.
• Prepare clinical areas for activities.

Skills

Communication

Team-working

Attention to detail

Listening

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

The role will be to teamwork under the coordination of the Endoscopy Nurse in Charge and provide the best possible experience for patients.You will participate in the entire pathway for patients from pre-admission to procedure, then recovery and discharge. EPs contribute to the safe and effective working of their Unit and support CQC and JAG GRS activities and accreditation.

Main duties of the job

Complete clinical tasks depending upon supervising and contributing to training in othersCan carry out site intravenous access when admitting patients requesting sedation, when competentContribute to the teams tasks to ensure that the endoscopy list flows smoothly and efficiently and according to CHEC Endoscopy SOP and other PoliciesPrepare clinical areas for clinical activities dailyParticipate in CQC and JAG accreditation and continuing competency training requirements through the JETs frameworkHave a passion for patient care: compassionate nurses with an appreciation of patients care-needs, first class communication skillsAttention to detail and an eagerness and ability to learnGood listening abilities and logical thought processesGood team-working

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 responsibilities

Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPCAt least 1-year previous experience as registered practitioner or equivalent in Endoscopy serviceExperience with JAG accreditationPassion for high quality patient safety and careEducated to degree level or equivalent level of experience

Person Specification

Experience

• 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

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.