Endoscopy Practitioner

CHEC; Stockport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Annual Company Bonus scheme

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Bluelight Card

Job summary

CHEC is seeking an Endoscopy Practitioner to join our team. You will prepare clinical areas, assist during procedures, monitor patients and ensure safety and dignity throughout the endoscopy process, with a focus on high-quality care.

The role includes potential travel to other CHEC hospitals within the training framework, a 37.5 hour week over four days, including some weekends, and the opportunity to develop professionally within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical areas and equipment in line with daily clinical activities and infection control protocols.
• 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 CHEC's 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Team player

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

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

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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 holidaysBuy and sell annual leave schemeAnnual Company Bonus schemeMediCashRefer a friend schemeCompany pensionCompany sick pay schemeLife assurance schemeBluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback optionsPerformance review with a training and development planEmployee discounts portalGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeTech scheme

Person Specification

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.