Description
This is a full-time position as an Endoscopy Practitioner at CHEC Ilford, requiring 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days within a 7-day period including some weekends. Standard shifts are from 07:30 to 17:30 with some flexibility required based on patient need.
As an Endoscopy Practitioner, you will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure the best possible experience for all patients and their families. You will be involved throughout the entire patient pathway - from pre-admission to recovery and discharge - providing safe, high-quality care at every stage of the procedure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing clinical areas and equipment in line with daily clinical activities and infection control protocols
- Participating in patient admissions, taking baseline observations, and requesting sedation when competent
- Assisting the Endoscopist/Gastroenterologist in the procedure room
- Contributing to the team's tasks to ensure the endoscopy list flows smoothly and efficiently
- Participating in CQC and JAG accreditation and continuing competency training requirements
- Providing direct assistance during procedures and monitoring patient needs in the recovery area
Requirements:
- Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC
- Attention to detail and an eagerness and ability to learn
- Desire to develop and expand clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Ideally previous experience working in an endoscopy unit
- Passion for delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive working environment
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment
- Proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and an eagerness to support service improvement initiatives
- Confidence in assisting with conscious sedation and post-procedure monitoring of patients recovering from sedation
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 with 100s 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