Endoscopy Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training across CHEC hospitals

JETs competency training

Job summary

CHEC seeks a dedicated endoscopy support practitioner in Coventry to join the permanent team. You will assist the endoscopist, prepare procedure rooms, and monitor patients under sedation while maintaining safety and dignity throughout the patient pathway.

The role requires NMC or HCPC registration, Enhanced DBS, and is full-time across four days in seven with some weekend work. Training opportunities across CHEC hospitals are available.

Qualifications

• Registration with NMC or HCPC is required.
• Eligible for Enhanced DBS check.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full patient pathway from pre-admission to discharge.
• Prepare clinical areas and equipment following infection control protocols.
• Take part in admissions, record baseline observations and request sedation when competent.
• Assist the endoscopist in the procedure room, including instrument prep and patient positioning.
• Monitor patients during recovery and discharge instructions, ensuring safety and dignity.
• Support the endoscopy list and participate in accreditation/compliance work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidence assisting with consciousSed

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

This permanent role sits within CHEC's endoscopy service, covering the procedure room and recovery area from pre-admission to discharge. The work centres on preparing the unit, assisting the endoscopist and monitoring patients under sedation. It is full-time across four days in seven, including some weekends, with travel to other CHEC hospitals for training. NMC or HCPC registration is required, and Skilled Worker visa applicants may apply.

What the job involves

• Work across the full patient pathway, from pre-admission through recovery to discharge
• Prepare clinical areas and equipment for daily activity, following infection control protocols
• Take part in patient admissions, take baseline observations and request sedation when competent
• Assist the endoscopist in the procedure room, including preparing instruments, scope handling and patient positioning
• Maintain patient safety and dignity throughout procedures
• Provide direct procedure assistance, anticipate clinician needs and support patient monitoring, including during sedation
• Monitor patients in the recovery area, including vital signs, recovery from sedation and discharge instructions
• Help the endoscopy list run smoothly, following CHEC standard operating procedures and policies
• Take part in CQC and JAG accreditation and compliance work
• Complete continuing competency training through the JETs framework

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Registration as a practitioner with the NMC or HCPC

Skills & knowledge

• Attention to detail
• Confidence assisting with conscious sedation and monitoring patients recovering from sedation
• Ability to stay calm, focused and responsive in a fast-paced, patient-centred setting
• Proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and support for service improvement

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, which may be required

Other

• Eagerness and ability to learn
• Desire to develop clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development
• Commitment to excellent patient care and a positive working environment

Nice to have

• Previous experience in an endoscopy unit, covering procedure room and recovery area work

What’s offered

• Training and exposure to different teams and practices at other CHEC hospitals
• Continuing competency training and development through the JETs framework