Lead Endoscopy Practitioner

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 CHECs 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

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).

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