Endoscopy Lead Practitioner

Reporting to the Theatre Manager, as Endoscopy Lead Practitioner you will be responsible for the management and activity of the Endoscopy service in line with departmental policies, practice standards, regulation and governance in order to provide high quality, cost effective care that puts the patient first at all times.

One Ashford Hospital, part of the Phoenix Hospital Group, has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Endoscopy Lead Practitioner to join our Endoscopy & Theatres Team at our Ashford hospital.

We are looking for a highly committed individual who is flexible and proactive with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in endoscopy., o NMC Registration
o Evidence of continued professional development
o Teaching, assessing mentorship qualification
o Diploma/degree in management

EXPERIENCE

o In depth knowledge of HTM: 01-06
o Proven relevant Endoscopy experience at senior nurse level
o Proven evidence and sound knowledge base of the Global Ratings Scale (GRS) and the Joint Accreditation Group (JAG)
o Experience of Clinical governance and audit processes
o Experience of delivering a high standard of patient care within agreed financial limits.

SKILLS

o Effective leadership and management skills.
o Demonstrable skills of financial awareness and management with the need to balance the provision of quality care while maintaining a business focus
o Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission and the Joint Accreditation Group
o Auditing skills across clinical quality standards
o Sound written, numerical, and verbal communication skills
o IT literate

DESIRABLES

o Previous experience in the Independent Sector
o Operators / Managers City & Guilds course in Decontamination HTM 01:06

One Ashford Hospital is one of Kent's newest private hospitals. Patients receive fast access to appointments with specialist Consultants, diagnostic imaging and treatment for a range of health concerns. Our private hospital has been designed with the latest technology and with patient care at its heart.

In September 2023, we joined with Phoenix Hospital Group, a leading London based private healthcare group. Phoenix provide exceptional patient centred care with three state-of-the-art medical facilities in the Harley Street Medical Precinct in Central London and one in Chelmsford, Essex.

One Ashford is next door to the William Harvey Hospital and is close to junction 10 of the M20. Parking is available and is ideally located for candidates living in and around the Ashford area., At One Ashford Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by One Ashford Hospital will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

One Ashford Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.

HOURS: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekends as required.

Colleague benefits include:

o 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
o Free Life Assurance
o Contributory Pension plan offering up to 5% matched contributions
o Private medical insurance
o Free staff parking
o On site restaurant with subsidised homemade meals and snacks