Endoscopy Practitioner

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

Job summary

CHEC is seeking an Endoscopy Practitioner to join our team. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours over 4 days with occasional weekends, and shifts from 07:30 to 17:30 with some flexibility to meet patient needs.

The post offers opportunities to travel to CHEC hospitals to expand training within the normal working day. You will work under the Lead Endoscopy Practitioner and Hospital Manager, supporting safe, high-quality care across the patient pathway, and contributing to CQC and JAG accreditation

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Experience in an endoscopy unit preferred.
• Dedication to high-quality patient care and teamwork.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical areas and equipment per daily activities and infection control protocols.
• Assist the Endoscopist in the procedure room: prepare instruments, support scope handling, ensure patient safety and dignity.
• Support endoscopy list flow and adhere to CHEC SOPs.
• Contribute to CQC and JAG accreditation and ongoing training requirements.
• Monitor recovery and provide post-procedure instructions.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Endoscopy experience

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

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

Following your training, as a 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.

Person Specification

Experience

• 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.

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.