Lead Endoscopy Practitioner

Community Eye Care CHEC; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ilford is seeking a dedicated individual to manage and support the Endoscopy Department. The ideal candidate will be a registered practitioner with experience in endoscopy services and JAG accreditation. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality patient-centered care, supporting team operations, and maintaining safety standards. The role offers various benefits including generous holidays, company bonuses, and comprehensive health schemes.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Buy and sell annual leave scheme

Annual Company Bonus scheme

MediCash

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Company sick pay scheme

Life assurance scheme

Bluelight Card discounts

Performance review with training and development plan

Employee discounts portal

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as registered practitioner in Endoscopy service.
• Ability to contribute to the delivery of CHEC’s endoscopy strategy.
• Experience in planning and providing quality care across endoscopy patient pathways.

Responsibilities

• Support management of the endoscopy service.
• Plan and provide quality endoscopy care.
• Ensure patient safety and act on discrepancies.
• Provide specialist advice and support.
• Maintain good communication within the department.

Skills

Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC

Experience with JAG accreditation

Passion for high quality patient safety and care

Previous management or team leader experience

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience

Job description

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.

• 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

About CHEC

Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships.

We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.

Why work for us?

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Annual Company Bonus scheme
• MediCash
• 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 discounts

• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme