Job summary
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. We are on an exciting journey in expanding our services into Endoscopy. Our services will include gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and haemorrhoidal banding. Are you an Endoscopy Lead Practitioner or an experienced Endoscopy Practitioner ready to take on a lead role? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Endoscopy Lead Practitioner to join us on a permanent basis as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
Main duties of the job
The role will be to support the hospital manager in the effective management of the Endoscopy Department ensuring the day-to-day operation reflects the highest standard of governance, clinical effectiveness, and standards of care. You will use your advanced knowledge and experience to guide and support their team whilst actively being involved in the delivery of patient care. You will contribute significantly to the delivery of CHECs endoscopy strategy, ensuring JAG accreditation is supported.
About us
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Details
- Date posted: 13 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: CHE1217110
- Job locations: 105-109 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3BP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can: Support in the management of the endoscopy service, ensuring that the highest quality of patient centred care is delivered Plan and provide quality care across the whole endoscopy patient pathway Provide a safe environment and act on any discrepancies or issues that may affect patient safety Provide specialist advice and support when required Ensure equipment and recourses are available for upcoming endoscopy sessions Participate in the care and decontamination of endoscopes. Including accurate records of traceability of the endoscopes and accessories Provide day to day management and motivation to all staff Maintaining good communication within the department and keep staff informed of all relevant hospital information and changes
Person specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC
- At least 1-year previous experience as registered practitioner or equivalent in Endoscopy service
- Experience with JAG accreditation
- Passion for high quality patient safety and care
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
- Previous management or team leader experience
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This advert is for Lead Endoscopy Practitioner with CHEC in Ilford, East of England, England. It is listed as a Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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