Endoscopy Practitioner | Patient-Centred Care & Career Growth

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

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.