Deputy Endoscopy Lead Practitioner

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Endoscopy Nurses or ODP's to join the team as Deputy Endoscopy Lead Practitioner at our client's Acute Hospital site based in beautiful Bath, Somerset.

This is a full-time substantively employed post, although we are open to hearing from applicants seeking a part-time opportunity.

Shift patterns: 08.00 -16.00; 10.00-18.00 or 08.00-18.00, Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Reporting to the Lead Practitioner you will;

- lead specific areas of the Endoscopy team and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, high-quality patient-focused care in an outpatient setting.

- support the Endoscopy Lead Practitioner in developing action plans following audits.

- demonstrate good communication and team building skills.

- be responsible for teaching junior members of staff.

This is an award-winning hospital, led by some of the South-West's most experienced consultants supported by 24/7 RMO cover on-site.

Rated 'outstanding' for caring - this unique centre of excellence was a long-established independent sector hospital, acquired through investment by the NHS in June 2021.

The Hospital has 28 en-suite single inpatient beds, 22 day-case beds and 5 ambulatory care beds.

Facilities include 9 consulting rooms, 4 state-of-the-art operating theatres (2 with laminar flow), a JAG accredited Endoscopy suite, a dedicated cardiology suite and intervention treatment room.

The dedicated physiotherapy department has a gym and four treatment rooms.

The Digital diagnostic unit includes CT, MRI, General X-ray and Ultrasound

Person requirements

RGN or ODP with appropriate NMC/HCPC registration as applicable.

At least two years Endoscopy Practitioner experience.

Experienced in taking charge of the suite in the absence of the Lead Practitioner or Manager

The additional benefits of working for this organisation include:

- Personal pension plan

- Employee discount scheme

- Life assurance

- Bike to work scheme

- Season ticket loan

- Private medical insurance

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Operating Theatres.

As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Operating Theatre roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Theatre Recruiting Managers.

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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.