Lead Endoscopy Practitioner

Community Eye Care Chec; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Bank holidays

Annual Company Bonus

MediCash

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

Life assurance

Bluelight Card discounts

Training and development plan

Employee discounts portal

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Job summary

CHEC is recruiting a skilled Endoscopy Service Manager to support the hospital manager in delivering governance, clinical effectiveness and high standards of care within the Endoscopy Department. You will guide and support the team, contribute to CHEC’s endoscopy strategy, and ensure JAG accreditation is supported.

You will plan quality care across the endoscopy pathway, help maintain a safe environment, and provide specialist advice while ensuring equipment and supplies are ready for sessions.

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC.
• At least 1-year experience as registered practitioner or equivalent in Endoscopy service.
• Experience with JAG accreditation.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience.
• Previous management or team leader experience.

Responsibilities

• Support in the management of the endoscopy service to deliver high quality patient care.
• Plan and provide care across the endoscopy patient pathway.
• Provide a safe environment and address patient safety issues.
• Provide specialist advice and support when required.
• Ensure equipment and resources are available for upcoming endoscopy sessions.
• Participate in care and decontamination of endoscopes with traceability records.
• Provide day-to-day management and motivate staff.
• Maintain clear communication within the department and inform staff of hospital updates.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Endoscopy experience

Management / team leadership

Education

Degree level or equivalent

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.

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

About CHEC

Community Health and Eyecare is 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