Senior Endoscopy Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core responsibilities

• Lead the Endoscopy Manager in the effective management of the Endoscopy department
• Assist with final submission of the JAG application
• Carry out the day-to-day duties of the Endoscopy Unit
• Provide expertise in delivering a safe, high-quality, patient-centred endoscopy service
• Act with the utmost professionalism and adhere to the NMC Code or HCPC Standards
• Monitor and assist in the delivery of patient care
• Respect patients dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs
• Work in a hands-on role within the endoscopy suite
• Encourage, develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and yourself
• Promote evidence-based best practice
• Apply legislation, policies and procedures, and ensure others comply with them
• Accept delegated responsibilities from team members within your scope of practice

What you will be doing

• Complete all written documentation efficiently and accurately
• Ensure appropriate and safe care of patients throughout their time in the endoscopy department
• Ensure accurate records of patients care and progress are maintained
• Keep the working environment as safe as possible and compliant with company, professional and legal requirements and guidelines
• Adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures
• Liaise with the Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) decontamination team at the Horton Endoscopy Unit regarding endoscope availability
• Assist the Endoscopist during procedures, with competence in the use of snares and in polyp and biopsy collection
• Admit, recover and discharge patients in a timely manner
• Proactively monitor patients level of discomfort or pain and take appropriate action to keep them comfortable
• Provide quality care across the whole endoscopy patient pathway
• Maintain a safe environment and act on any discrepancies or issues that may affect patient safety
• Provide specialist advice and support as required
• Participate in and support staff with in-service training and development
• Actively and consistently promote the highest standard of patient care
• Comply with and participate in the hospitals clinical governance framework within the department, seeking advice or guidance where necessary
• Participate in the agreed clinical audit programme

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
• Basic and advanced Competence / qualification in Endoscopy Care and Decontamination
• Operators Course in Endoscopy Decontamination
• Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies (Care Quality Commission, GRS, JAG, HTM 01 -06)
• ILS Training (provided by us regularly)
• At least 1 years previous experience as registered practitioner or equivalent in endoscopy service
• Safeguarding (Adults) Level 3
• Practical knowledge of safeguarding within a healthcare setting
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely
• Tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to urgent matters
• Ability to follow instructions and work to tight time constraints
• Reliability and dependability
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Time management & organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills

Experience

Essential

• Ability to commute to Banbury, Oxfordshire:
• Experience:
• JAG application : 1 year (preferred)
• Endoscopy: 2 years (required)
• UK Nursing experience
• Licence/Certification:
• UK NMC or HCPC Registration (required)
• Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (preferred)

Desirable

• Endoscopy experience
• JAG application

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The New Foscote Hospital

Address

2 Foscote Raise

Banbury

OX16 9XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thefoscotehospital.co.uk/