Endoscopy Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is recruiting a full-time nurse to join the Endoscopy Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd, POAC Endoscopy. The role involves contributing to high-quality care across 8 procedure rooms, performing diagnostics, therapeutics, and surveillance, and pre-assessing patients before endoscopy under guidance.

Welsh language skills are welcome, and applicants from both Welsh and English speaking backgrounds will be considered. A supportive induction and development pathway awaits.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working in the gastroenterology setting
• Evidence of contribution to practice development
• Diploma or Degree level or willing to work towards
• Experience in Endoscopy nursing
• Evidence of Gastroenterology or Endoscopy course
• Welsh speaker
• Knowledge of NHS issues

Responsibilities

• Deliver endoscopy care across procedures including diagnostics, therapeutics, and surveillance
• Pre-assess patients prior to endoscopy under guidance
• Maintain high quality patient-focused care and accurate records
• Work within a multidisciplinary team in the Endoscopy Unit

Skills

Good communication

Present factual information

Maintain patient records

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Practice development

Education

Registered General Nurse

Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located

Whether you're a Band 5, Student Nurse or already qualified and looking to return to the profession, we have just the opportunity. We are looking to recruit one full-time nurse to our Endoscopy Unit here at Ysbyty Gwynedd, POAC Endoscopy.

Main duties of the job

Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board has access to 8 procedure rooms across the three sites. Our procedures are varied and diverse and include diagnostics, therapeutics and surveillance, gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy , colonoscopy, PEG insertion, bronchoscopy, EBUS, ERCP, Double Balloon Enteroscopy (DBE), all delivering high quality care to our patients.

To succeed, you will need to be committed to delivering high quality, patient focused care, pre assessing patients prior to their endoscopy procedures under guidance.

In return for your skills, enthusiasm and commitment, you can expect some truly excellent development and progression opportunities and a comprehensive induction programme. You’ll also be part of a fantastic and dedicated team that supports each other and operates with consideration and dignity at all times.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr has all the right ingredients. The largest Health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check you email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered General Nurse
• Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable criteria

• Diploma or Degree level or willing to work towards.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial experience working in the gastroenterology setting
• Evidence of contribution to practice development

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Endoscopy nursing
• Evidence of Gastroenterology or Endoscopy course

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills.
• Able to present factual information
• Able to maintain accurate patient records
• Able to work in multi – disciplinary team setting
• Good interpersonal skills
• Evidence of contributing to practice development

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
• Knowledge in relation to endoscopy practices
• Basic I.T. skills
• Welsh Speaker