Title: Endoscopy Department Lead
Job location: Bath, BA2 8SQ, United Kingdom
Advertised salary: £55,786 - £64,360 *Depending on experience
Contract:
Hours:
Closing date: 21/09/2026
Are you a highly motivated registered Endoscopy Practitioner with the drive, ambition and commitment to deliver the highest standards of patient care?
Sulis Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in Somerset, has an amazing opportunity for you to join our JAG accredited endoscopy team as our Endoscopy Department Lead and work in partnership with our Clinical Lead, Medical Director and CDC operational lead.
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to provide strong visible leadership to deliver the highest standards of professional care to patients and to make a positive contribution towards the team’s pursuit of excellence. You will be a strong role model, leading and coordinating the endoscopy service and decontamination.
We are part of the Community Diagnostic Centre for the region and are growing our wide-ranging endoscopy service. We undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy investigations such as Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy, Polypectomy, Cystoscopy and TOE, and starting a new initiative Colon Capsules.
You will be responsible and accountable for the daily management and leadership of the endo and decontamination suite, managing a wide range of complex and conflicting priorities, including staff management. You will ensure the JAG accreditation standards are met, British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidance, and the National and Local decontamination guidance is followed.
You will perform the tasks of preassessment and endoscopy assistant during procedures (sedation and GA), when required, in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for the professional development of the endoscopy team and overall work performance.
If you are a First Level Registered Nurse with at least 5 years post registration experience, 2 years of which are at deputy endoscopy lead level with substantial operational management experience and extensive experience and knowledge of decontamination and requirements of national standards then we would like to hear from you.
Full Time- 37.5 hours
Permanent
Salary Competitive dependent on experience.
This role requires DBS clearance.
Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.
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Endoscopy Department Lead Bath employer: Meeveem Limited
Meeveem Limited is an excellent employer for general practitioners, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises professional growth and work-life balance. With full indemnity cover, NHS Pension, and generous leave, our team members enjoy a culture of collaboration and continuous development across our two sites, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
