Lead Endoscopy Practitioner

Chec (Community Health And Eyecare); Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy and sell annual leave scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Bluelight Card

Performance review with training plan

Employee discounts portal

Cycle to work scheme

MediCash - Health cash plan

Job summary

CHEC is seeking an Endoscopy Lead Practitioner to support the hospital manager in governing the Endoscopy Department and delivering high standards of care. The role involves guiding the team, contributing to CHEC’s endoscopy strategy, and ensuring JAG accreditation is supported.

Applicants should have NMC/HCPC registration, and prior management experience in Endoscopy. The role requires flexibility to cover variable days and weekends, with a permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the endoscopy service to deliver high-quality patient-centred care.
• Plan and provide care across the endoscopy pathway.
• Maintain a safe environment and address patient-safety issues.
• Provide specialist advice and support when required.
• Ensure equipment and resources are available for sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Endoscopy experience

Patient safety

JAG accreditation

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Lead Endoscopy Practitioner

Salary: Competitive

Location: Swindon

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 16 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

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?

• Buy and sell annual leave scheme


• Refer a friend scheme


• Company pension


• Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback options


• Performance review with a training and development plan


• Employee discounts portal


• Cycle to work 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.

• 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.