Endoscopy Lead

NHS

  • Leeds
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Endoscopy Team Lead | Theatre | Full Time | Permanent | Methley Park LS26We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Theatre Practitioner who has previous experience with Endoscopy who is looking for their next step in their career as a team lead. This is a full time (37.5hrs per week) permanent position based at Methley Park in LS26.Spire Methley Park Hospital situated in Methley in South Leeds, has recently completed a 7.6 million refurbishment, which included a new theatre equipped with cutting-edge technology enabling us to carry out complex surgery across a variety of clinical specialties. At Spire Methley Park Hospital caring for our patients is at the heart of what we do. We provide expert medical care in our modern, well-equipped hospital for all of our patients.Main duties of the jobDuties and responsibilities
  • Lead the Endoscopy Service against Spire key performance indicators, ensuring the efficient running of the department.
  • To provide exemplary planned care for patients while managing a team.
  • To ensure the team deliver effective patient care by providing clinical and managerial leadership.
  • To maximise on Endoscopy opportunities across the hospital through capturing inbound enquiries and converting them to a booking, thus driving revenue to hit AOP target and fill capacity.
  • To identify opportunities and deliver business growth, including competitor and price analysis.
  • Maintain and develop quality standards and improvement throughout the department.
  • Ensure all audits/reviews of the departments and their performance are undertaken and implement action plans in response to findings.
  • Seek and employ innovative methods of improving service delivery in line with the 5 CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE); always aiming to achieve Good and Outstanding.
About usAt Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.DetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number23541Job locationsJackson Ave, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1NTLeedsLS8 1NTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWho we're looking for
  • Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitionerwith current NMC/HCPC registration, no restrictions or conditions to practice.
  • Endoscopy Experience Required
  • Previous experience within a Theatre Environment
  • High standard of clinical practice
  • Competent across a range of clinical skills supported by professional competence and knowledge
  • Able to use evidence based practice to provide high standards of care.
  • Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission
  • Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision.
  • Previous leadership experience would be an advantage; however we offer award winning training and CPD.
  • Ability to manage complex cases.
  • Previous experience of managing clinical audits - desirable
BenefitsWe offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free onsite parking
Our ValuesWe are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
  • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after peopleWe commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contactLauren Armitageonlauren.armitage@spirehealthcare.comClosing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applicationsJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWho we're looking for
  • Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitionerwith current NMC/HCPC registration, no restrictions or conditions to practice.
  • Endoscopy Experience Required
  • Previous experience within a Theatre Environment
  • High standard of clinical practice
  • Competent across a range of clinical skills supported by professional competence and knowledge
  • Able to use evidence based practice to provide high standards of care.
  • Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission
  • Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision.
  • Previous leadership experience would be an advantage; however we offer award winning training and CPD.
  • Ability to manage complex cases.
  • Previous experience of managing clinical audits - desirable
BenefitsWe offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free onsite parking
Our ValuesWe are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
  • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after peopleWe commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contactLauren Armitageonlauren.armitage@spirehealthcare.comClosing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applicationsPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
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