Bank Endoscopy Practitioner

CHEC; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking flexible Endoscopy Practitioners to manage their shifts and provide patient care. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient support from pre-admission to discharge and participation in quality accreditation processes. Candidates should have a valid registration and possess at least one year of experience in Endoscopy. This role offers the chance to contribute to high-quality patient safety in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete clinical tasks and contribute to training.
• Carry out intravenous access when necessary.
• Prepare clinical areas for activities.
• Participate in compliance and accreditation training.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Are you an Endoscopy Practitioner who wants to take control of your own rota with flexibility to work the shifts that suit you?We are looking for flexible Endoscopy Practitioners to join our bank, as we continue to expand throughout the UK!

Main duties of the job

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.

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 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. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Job responsibilities

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

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.