Endoscopy Practitioner

Chec (Community Health And Eyecare); Worthing; 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

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Job summary

CHEC is expanding its Endoscopy services in Worthing and seeks an Endoscopy Practitioner to join a permanent team. You will work under the Endoscopy Nurse in Charge to deliver high quality patient care across the endoscopy pathway, from pre-admission to discharge.

The role supports CQC and JAG activities and requires compassion, strong communication, and teamwork. CHEC offers a competitive package and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC.
• At least 1-year experience in Endoscopy service.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the Endoscopy Nurse in Charge.
• Support the endoscopy pathway from pre-admission to discharge.
• Assist with CQC/JAG accreditation activities and ongoing training.

Job description

Endoscopy Practitioner

Salary: Competitive

Location: Worthing

This is a Full Time vacancy that will close in 3 months at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

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. We are on an exciting journey in expanding our services into Endoscopy. Our services will include gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and haemorrhoidal banding.

Are you an Endoscopy Practitioner who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Endoscopy Practitioner to join us on a permanent basis as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

About the Role

The role will be to teamwork under the coordination of the Endoscopy Nurse in Charge and provide the best possible experience for patients.

You will participate in the entire pathway for patients from pre-admission to procedure, then recovery and discharge. EPs contribute to the safe and effective working of their Unit and support CQC and JAG GRS activities and accreditation.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Complete clinical tasks depending upon supervising and contributing to training in others
• Can carry out site intravenous access when admitting patients requesting sedation, when competent
• Contribute to the team’s tasks to ensure that the endoscopy list flows smoothly and efficiently and according to CHEC Endoscopy SOP and other Policies
• Prepare clinical areas for clinical activities daily
• Participate in CQC and JAG accreditation and continuing competency training requirements through the JETs framework
• Have a passion for patient care: compassionate nurses with an appreciation of patient’s care-needs, first class communication skills
• Attention to detail and an eagerness and ability to learn
• Good listening abilities and logical thought processes
• Good team-working

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC
• At least 1-year previous experience as registered practitioner or equivalent in Endoscopy service
• Experience with JAG accreditation
• Passion for high quality patient safety and care
• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience

Why work for us?

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

About CHEC

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).

As An Employer

Good relationships are built on trust, integrity, and honesty, the values that underpin CHEC’s commitment to the delivery of patient focused services. We strongly believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees.

As an employer, CHEC offers a great place to work and an enthusiastic team to work within. Amongst the benefits of becoming a CHEC team member are:

• Generous salary and promotion policy
• Corporate learning
• CHEC provide cross-functional experience
• Good work life balance
• Positive culture
• Employee relationships

Access to Work

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At CHEC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any general queries regarding this position, please contact a member of our team at [e-mail] or call 01772 286168.

CHEC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.