Lead Practitioner Endoscopy and Minor Operations
Job Description
Job summary
Lead Practitioner Endoscopy and Minor Operations
We have an opportunity for a Lead Practitionerto join their team of staff in theTheatredepartment.
Main duties of the job
To provide quality planned care across the endoscopy patient pathway in the management and organisation of care provision within the endoscopy unit.
About us
The Thornbury Hospitalin Sheffieldis 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.
Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UKs top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.
Job responsibilities
Lead Practitioner - Endoscopy and Minor Operations
The Thornbury Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000.00 + Benefits (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield 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.
Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UKs top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.
We have an opportunity for a Lead Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.
Please only apply to this advert if you have significant experience of managing a busy Minor Operations Unit and have experience in all aspects of Endoscopy. This should include supporting JAG.There is both a management and clinical aspect to this role.
This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. There is the requirement to be on-call for this role - this is usually for over the phone advice.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Experience of leading a clinical team
- Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
- Basic and advanced Competence / qualification in Endoscopy Care and Decontamination.
- Operators Course in Endoscopy Decontamination.
- Teaching / Assessing / mentorship qualifications Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies (Care Quality Commission, GRS, JAG, HTM 01 -06).
- ILS.
- Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
Duties of this role include:
- To provide quality planned care across the endoscopy patient pathway, supporting in the management and organisation of care provision within the endoscopy unit.
- Provide quality planned care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures within own scope of practice.
- To participate in the improvement in Essential Quality Requirements and Best Practice standards for flexible endoscopy services including decontamination and clinical care.
- To develop and enhance the own skills and knowledge.
- Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly.
- Respect the patients dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.
- Participate in departmental communication, policy development, and continuous quality improvement and meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
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
Circle Health Group
Address
Thornbury Hospital - Circle Health Group
312 Fulwood Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 3BR
