Endoscopy Lead Practitioner - JR113829NHS
Job summary
Endoscopy Lead Practitioner
Chelsfield Park Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £44,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Chelsfield Park Hospital in Kent is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Endoscopy Lead Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Endoscopy department.
This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Main duties of the job
You support, coordinate and actively assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Endoscopy Unit.
You provide quality planned care for patients during their peri-procedure phase of care by delivering quality patient care through appropriate clinical supervision and managerial leadership.
You implement best practice standards (HTM 01 06, Royal College guidelines, GRS, JAG, etc.) in endoscopy service delivery.
You develop and support business initiatives, polices and strategies which improve the service delivered to all our customers.
You are responsible for adhering to the departmental decontamination programme for flexible endoscopes.
You participate in the completing all departmental risk assessments, COSHH assessments and implementing action plans to address risk.
You comply with all relevant mandatory training
Job description
Endoscopy Lead Practitioner
WHO ARE WE?
We are Circle Health Group.
We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.
We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.
We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.
WHO ARE YOU?
You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained.
You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction.
You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
You support, coordinate and actively assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Endoscopy Unit.
You provide quality planned care for patients during their peri-procedure phase of care by delivering quality patient care through appropriate clinical supervision and managerial leadership.
You implement best practice standards (HTM 01 06, Royal College guidelines, GRS, JAG, etc.) in endoscopy service delivery.
You develop and support business initiatives, polices and strategies which improve the service delivered to all our customers.
You are responsible for adhering to the departmental decontamination programme for flexible endoscopes.
You participate in the completing all departmental risk assessments, COSHH assessments and implementing action plans to address risk.
You comply with all relevant mandatory training.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE?
Previous experience as a Senior Registered Practitioner or equivalent in an endoscopy service.
Experience and training in pain management, care of the deteriorating patient, care of patient under conscious sedation requiring monitored recovery.
Experience of clinical governance and audit.
Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills across a range and varied patient case mix and competence across a range of skills, including clinical and decontamination.
Evidence of working in partnership with Consultants to explore and challenge existing practices while maintaining and enhancing services and standards.
Registration as a Practitioner with NMC or HCPC.
Basic and advanced Competence / qualification in Endoscopy Care and Decontamination.
Operators and Managers Course in Endoscopy Decontamination.
Teaching / Assessing / mentorship qualifications.
Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies (Care Quality Commission, GRS, JAG, HTM 01 -06).
ILS.
WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?
You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.
You are an excellent judge and decision maker.
You are a highly effective problem solver.
You are proactive and driven to succeed.
You are punctual, committed and reliable.
You are flexible and adaptable.
You are committed to lifelong learning.
WHAT ELSE?
This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments.
You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.
Health & Safety / Confidentiality
You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for staff, visitors and contractors.
In the course of their duties employees will have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff and Circle Health Group. On no account must information relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and/or treatment of the patient. Similarly, no information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded as serious misconduct, which could result in disciplinary action being taken including dismissal.
This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This job description is not an exhaustive document and may be subject to alteration in the light of future changes and developments.
Opportunities with Circle Health Group
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more.
Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
About us
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
Non-contributory life insurance
Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
Employee recognition programmes
Industry leading training and development opportunities
and much more!
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more.
Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.