Endoscopy - Deputy Unit Sister/Charge Nurse/ODP

NHS; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Wales is seeking a Deputy Unit Sister/Charge Nurse/ODP for their endoscopy unit. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in gastroenterology nursing and lead patient care management with a focus on safety and education. Responsibilities include supporting the Unit Manager and promoting effective team dynamics. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential. This role offers a chance to work within a supportive, diverse team dedicated to excellent patient care in a beautiful setting.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a senior Band 5 nurse in an endoscopy unit.
• Knowledge of gastroenterology nursing.
• Fluent in Welsh is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support Unit Manager in day-to-day running of the unit.
• Lead service in Pre-Assessment and outreach for Endoscopy and ERCP.
• Promote effective teamwork in the endoscopy unit.

Skills

Excellent standard of record keeping

Gastroenterology nursing experience

Welsh language skills Level 3

Education

1st level registered nurse

Experience in acute medical/surgical setting

Job description

Endoscopy - Deputy Unit Sister/Charge Nurse/ODP

The closing date is 04 January 2026

The post holder will be an experienced practitioner in endoscopy/gastroenterology nursing and possess specialist knowledge and skill relating to their own area of work.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of patient care with emphasis on safety, communication and education in health promotion during their stay in the endoscopy unit.

The post holder will be responsible for using their skills, knowledge and experience to promote a holistic and evidence based approach to patient care.

The post holder will assist the unit manager to help with the implementation of specialist policies and procedures for the endoscopy unit, which will ensure the highest standards of patient care within existing/current resources and which will ensure the highest standards and values and behaviours of CTMUHB.

The post holder will lead the service in Pre-Assessment and outreach for Endoscopy and ERCP.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Unit Manager in the day to day running of the unit, maintaining a high standard of clinical monitoring, education and specialist advice for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures.

They will deputy in the absence of the Unit Manager and promote effective team working, by utilising managerial, supervisory and supportive skills, for the smooth running of the endoscopy unit.

Pre-assessment and outreach for Endoscopy and ERCP.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of gastroenterology nursing and caring for this group of patients.

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate excellent standard of record keeping in line with the NMC Standards of Record Keeping document.
• A working knowledge of gastroenterology nursing experience.
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above.

Experience

• Significant experience as a senior Band 5 nurse with at least sufficient experience working in an endoscopy unit.
• To have worked recently within an acute setting.

Qualifications

• 1st level registered nurse.
• To have worked within the acute medical/surgical setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board