Senior Endoscopy Practitioner

Overview

In this role you lead the Endoscopy team at a private boutique hospital within the Akessa Healthcare Group, contributing to a growing service and high-quality patient care. You will work closely with cross-functional colleagues to deliver a safe, patient-centred endoscopy service while upholding professional standards. You drive clinical governance, training, and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes. This is a long-term, career-building opportunity in a mission-driven environment focused on life-changing care. You will join a respected team that values professional development and patient safety, with a clear impact on service expansion and quality.

Pay / Benefits

• Permanent contract
• Band 7
• Salary 45,000-65,000 per year
• Full-time, part-time and flexible working options
• NMC/HCPC compliant professional environment
• Opportunities to contribute to JAG submission and service expansion

Responsibilities

• Lead the Endoscopy Department management alongside the Endoscopy Manager
• Assist with final submission of the JAG application
• Carry out day-to-day Endoscopy Unit duties
• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred endoscopy service
• Adhere to NMC Code or HCPC Standards and monitor patient care
• Respect patient dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs
• Hands-on role within the endoscopy suite
• Encourage and develop the skills of colleagues and self
• Promote evidence-based best practice
• Apply legislation, policies and procedures and ensure compliance
• Accept delegated responsibilities within scope of practice
• Complete written documentation efficiently and accurately
• Ensure safe care and accurate records of patient progress
• Maintain safe working environment compliant with guidelines
• Adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies
• Liaise with OUH decontamination team regarding endoscope availability
• Assist Endoscopist during procedures (snares, polyp/biopsy collection)
• Admit, recover and discharge patients promptly
• Monitor and manage patient comfort
• Provide care across the endoscopy pathway
• Support clinical governance and audits
• Participate in in-service training and development
• Promote the highest standard of patient care

Key requirements

• NMC or HCPC registration (essential)
• Basic and advanced competence in Endoscopy Care and Decontamination
• Operators Course in Endoscopy Decontamination
• Knowledge of standards: CQC, GRS, JAG, HTM 01-06
• ILS Training (provided by employer)
• At least 1 year of endoscopy experience
• Safeguarding (Adults) Level 3
• Strong verbal and written communication; clear information presentation
• Tact and diplomacy; flexible and responsive to urgent matters
• Ability to follow instructions and work under time constraints
• Reliability, dependability and adaptability
• Time management and organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to commute to Banbury, Oxfordshire
• UK nursing experience and UK registration
• JAG application experience (preferred)
• Endoscopy experience (required)
• UK work authorisation (preferred)
• Disclosure and Barring Service check requirements

• strong communication (verbal and written)
• tact and diplomacy
• flexibility
• Endoscopy care and decontamination
• Assisting Endoscopist with snares and biopsy collection
• Infection prevention and control adherence

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