Endoscopy Practitioner

CHEC; Ilford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Buy and sell annual leave scheme

Annual Company Bonus scheme

MediCash

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Company sick pay scheme

Life assurance scheme

Bluelight Card

Performance review with a training and

training and development plan

Employee discounts portal

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Job summary

CHEC is seeking an Endoscopy Practitioner to join our team. The role involves working across CHEC hospitals with travel within the CHEC network, providing high-quality endoscopy care from pre-admission to recovery and discharge.

You will support safe procedures, assist with sedation, and help maintain patient dignity and safety in a fast-paced environment, with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner with NMC or HCPC.
• Attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
• Experience in endoscopy preferred (procedure room and recovery).
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical areas and equipment in line with daily activities and infection control.
• Take baseline observations on admissions and request sedation when competent.
• Assist the Endoscopist in the procedure room: prepare instruments, support scope handling, maintain patient positioning and dignity.
• Help ensure smooth endoscopy list flow according to CHEC SOPs and policies.
• Participate in CQC and JAG accreditation and ongoing competency training (JETs framework).
• Provide direct assistance during procedures and monitor patients during sedation.
• Monitor in recovery area and provide discharge instructions.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registered

Endoscopy experience

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Patient care

Calm under pressure

Sedation assistance

Job description

This role is eligible for applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker visaThis is a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days within a 7-day period including some weekends. Standard shifts are from 07:30 to 17:30 with some flexibility required based on patient need.As part of your training, it is advantageous to travel to other CHEC hospitals to enhance your training and development through exposure to different teams and practices. This will be done within the normal working day.We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.Are you a Endoscopy Practitioner who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice!

Main duties of the job

Our Endoscopy Practitioners work collaboratively as a team, led by the Lead Endoscopy Practitioner and Hospital Manager, to ensure the best possible experience for all patients and their families.At CHEC, Endoscopy Practitioners are involved throughout the entire patient pathway- from pre-admission to recovery and discharge - providing safe, high-quality care at every stage of the procedure.Were seeking skilled and committed practitioners who will support the safe and effective operation of the hospital, while contributing to CQC and JAG compliance 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

As an Endoscopy Practitioner you will:Prepare clinical areas and equipment in line with daily clinical activities and infection control protocols.Participate in patient admissions, take baseline observations, and request sedation when competent.Assist the Endoscopist/Gastroenterologist in the procedure room by preparing instruments, supporting scope handling, ensuring optimal patient positioning, and maintaining patient safety and dignity throughout the procedure.Contribute to the teams tasks to ensure that the endoscopy list flows smoothly and efficiently and according to CHECs standard operating procedures and other policies.Participate in CQC and JAG accreditation and continuing competency training requirements through the JETs framework.Provide direct assistance during procedures, anticipating the needs of the clinician and supporting patient monitoring, including during sedation.Monitor and respond to patient needs in the recovery area, ensuring safe and effective post-procedure care including observation of vital signs, managing recovery from sedation, and providing discharge instructions.To be successful in this role you will need:To be a registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC.Attention to detail and an eagerness and ability to learn.A desire to develop and expand your clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.Ideally previous experience working in an endoscopy unit, including both procedure room and recovery area responsibilities.A passion for delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive working environment.The ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment.A proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and an eagerness to support service improvement initiatives.Confidence in assisting with conscious sedation and the post-procedure monitoring of patients recovering from sedation.

Why work for us?

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Annual Company Bonus scheme
• MediCash
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options
• Performance review with a training and development plan
• Employee discounts portal
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme

Additional Criteria

• To be a registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC.
• Attention to detail and an eagerness and ability to learn.
• A desire to develop and expand your clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Ideally previous experience working in an endoscopy unit, including both procedure room and recovery area responsibilities.
• A passion for delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive working environment.
• The ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment.
• A proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and an eagerness to support service improvement initiatives.
• Confidence in assisting with conscious sedation and the post-procedure monitoring of patients recovering from sedation.

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.