Lead Endoscopy Practitioner

Community Eye Care Chec; Ilford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + 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

Performance review with a training and

Employee discounts portal

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

MediCash - Health cash plan

Job summary

Community Eye Care Chec in Ilford is seeking an Endoscopy Lead Practitioner to join a growing department. This permanent, full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, with variable days and weekend cover to meet business needs, and includes Tier 2 visa sponsorship.

You will support the hospital manager in running the Endoscopy Department, ensuring governance, clinical effectiveness and high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Endoscopy experience and leadership abilities required.
• Experience working in endoscopy with emphasis on patient safety.
• Knowledge of JAG accreditation processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support management of the Endoscopy Department ensuring governance and high standards of care.
• Guide and support the team in delivering patient care across the pathway.
• Contribute to the Endoscopy strategy and assist with JAG accreditation.
• Ensure equipment and resources are available for sessions and maintain traceability.

Skills

Endoscopy experience

Team leadership

Patient safety

JAG accreditation

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Endoscopy Lead Practitioner

Location: Ilford

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. You will be required to cover variable days and weekends to meet business needs.

Tier 2 visa sponsorship available.

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 Lead Practitioner or an experienced Endoscopy Practitioner ready to take on a lead role? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Endoscopy Lead Practitioner to join us on a permanent basis as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

About the Role

The role will be to support the hospital manager in the effective management of the Endoscopy Department ensuring the day-to-day operation reflects the highest standard of governance, clinical effectiveness, and standards of care.

You will use your advanced knowledge and experience to guide and support their team whilst actively being involved in the delivery of patient care.

You will contribute significantly to the delivery of CHEC’s endoscopy strategy, ensuring JAG accreditation is supported.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Support in the management of the endoscopy service, ensuring that the highest quality of patient centred care is delivered
• Plan and provide quality care across the whole endoscopy patient pathway
• Provide a safe environment and act on any discrepancies or issues that may affect patient safety
• Provide specialist advice and support when required
• Ensure equipment and recourses are available for upcoming endoscopy sessions
• Participate in the care and decontamination of endoscopes. Including accurate records of traceability of the endoscopes and accessories
• Provide day to day management and motivation to all staff
• Maintaining good communication within the department and keep staff informed of all relevant hospital information and changes

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
• Previous management or team leader 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
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• MediCash - Health cash plan