Endoscopy Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Training visits to CHEC hospitals

Job summary

CHEC is seeking a full-time endoscopy practitioner to support the endoscopy unit across the procedure room and recovery area. You will assist the endoscopist, monitor during sedation, and help maintain patient safety and dignity from pre-admission to discharge.

The role requires NMC or HCPC registration, a calm, patient-centred approach, and a commitment to ongoing training. Training visits to CHEC hospitals are included within the normal working day.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
• Calm, focused approach in a fast-paced, patient-centred setting.
• Confidence assisting with conscious sedation and post-procedure monitoring.
• Commitment to developing clinical skills through ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical areas, equipment and instruments in line with infection control protocols.
• Take patient admissions and baseline observations, requesting sedation when competent.
• Assist the endoscopist or gastroenterologist during procedures, including scope handling and patient positioning.
• Monitor patients in recovery, including vital signs, sedation recovery and discharge instructions.
• Keep the endoscopy list flowing smoothly to CHEC standard operating procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Calm, focused under pressure

Confidence with conscious sedation

Teamwork and proactive attitude

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

A full-time endoscopy practitioner post at CHEC, which works with the NHS on ophthalmology and gastroenterology care, spanning the procedure room and recovery area of its endoscopy unit. Practitioners support patients from pre-admission through sedation, procedure and recovery to discharge, assisting the endoscopist and monitoring patients throughout. Shifts run 07:30 to 17:30 over four days in a seven-day period including some weekends, plus training visits to other CHEC hospitals. NMC or HCPC registration is required, and the role is open to applicants needing Skilled Worker sponsorship.

What the job involves

• Prepare clinical areas, equipment and instruments in line with infection control protocols
• Take patient admissions and baseline observations, requesting sedation when competent
• Assist the endoscopist or gastroenterologist during procedures, including scope handling and patient positioning
• Maintain patient safety and dignity throughout procedures
• Provide direct procedural assistance, anticipating clinician needs and monitoring patients, including during sedation
• Monitor patients in recovery, including vital signs, sedation recovery and discharge instructions
• Keep the endoscopy list flowing smoothly to CHEC standard operating procedures
• Take part in CQC and JAG accreditation and continuing competency training through the JETs framework
• Work collaboratively as a team under the Lead Endoscopy Practitioner and Hospital Manager

What's required

Registration & licences

• NMC or HCPC registration as a practitioner

Skills & knowledge

• Attention to detail and eagerness to learn
• Calm, focused approach in a fast-paced, patient-centred setting
• Confidence assisting with conscious sedation and post-procedure monitoring
• Commitment to developing clinical skills through ongoing training

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure, which may be required

Other

• Passion for delivering excellent patient care
• Proactive, flexible approach to teamwork
• Willingness to support service improvement
• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Nice to have

• Previous endoscopy unit experience covering procedure room and recovery

What's offered

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Training visits to other CHEC hospitals within the normal working day