Endoscopy Nurse

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wrexham is looking for a full-time nurse for the Endoscopy Unit. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care and working in a supportive team environment. Candidates should be registered nurses and have experience in endoscopy nursing, with excellent interpersonal skills. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered as a General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Substantial experience working in gastroenterology or Endoscopy nursing.
• Evidence of Gastroenterology or Endoscopy course completion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-focused care in the Endoscopy Unit.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge in endoscopy practices

Basic I.T. skills

Evidence of contributing to practice development

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to present factual information

Education

Registered General Nurse

Diploma or Degree level or willing to work towards

Job description

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 Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

We are delighted due to expansion and refurbishment of the Endoscopy unit on the Wrexham Maelor Site to move to a 7-day service and increase our nursing staff to reflect this.

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. What's more, we also host the Bowel Screening Wales Programme so there is a real range of specialisms to develop your skills and experience.To succeed, you will need to be committed to delivering high quality, patient focused care with pride and respect, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development. With recent acute NHS experience as a must, we'll train you in our endoscopy services and along the way, you'll be supported by our in-house endoscopy lead with access to some of most sought after bespoke courses to progress your knowledge and experience in this field.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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Diploma or Degree level or willing to work towards.

Experience

• Substantial experience working in the gastroenterology setting
• Evidence of contribution to practice development
• Experience in Endoscopy nursing
• Evidence of Gastroenterology or Endoscopy course

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

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.