Endoscopy Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Brecon, Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a highly motivated Endoscopy Practitioner to join our Day Surgery and Endoscopy Units at Brecon and Llandrindod Hospital. You will assist endoscopists during procedures and provide patient care before, during and after the procedure.

You will admit and discharge patients; the post links with Outpatients and other services to ensure continuity of patient pathways. Excellent communication and team working are essential.

Qualifications

• NMC/HCPC registration or eligibility is required.
• Evidence of current professional development is required.
• Knowledge of general medical conditions and MDT working.
• Knowledge of audit and clinical governance procedures.
• Ability to plan care pre- and post-endoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Assist endoscopists during procedures.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Provide direct patient care pre-, during and post-procedure.
• Coordinate with Outpatients and other services for continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient care

Empathy

Leadership/teaching

Welsh language knowledge

Time management

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Evidence of professional development

Tools

Endoscopy procedures knowledge

Job description

We are looking for highly motivated Endoscopy Practitioner to join our Day Surgery and Endoscopy Units at Brecon and Llandrindod Hospital. The role involves assisting the endoscopists during procedures and specialised patient care before, during and after the procedure. You will also be admitting and discharging the patients and the successful applicants base will be Brecon Hospital., The main purpose of the job is to ensure the provision of the highest standard of direct patient care for patients undergoing a range of endoscopic procedures. Assist the Endoscopist and support patients, with emphasis on patient safety and dignity during all aspects of endoscopy procedures. The Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit is practitioner led when working in areas such as pre-assessment, discharge, and management of post discharge problems with the facilities to link with the visiting Endoscopists, Consultants, Anaesthetists, Patient Services and out of hours services. The post will also link with the Outpatients department to ensure continuity of patient pathway., You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Excellent communication skills are required to work within the department, to ensure effective working relationships so that we can deliver a high standard of patient care to Powys patients locally. The unit also supports the training of clinical endoscopists and other training opportunities can be explored.

• NMC/HCPC registration
• Evidence of current professional development
• Knowledge of general medical conditions, Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team
• Working knowledge of clinical governance procedure
• Knowledge of audit and research
• Organisational, interpersonal and operational skills needed for post i.e., management of resources, planning and delivery of direct patient care
• Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post i.e., individual patient and ward documentation
• Gather data with Sphere od responsibility, Experience of endoscopy/gastroenterology units
• Ability to plan care of patients pre and post endoscopy procedures, Ability to work at different sites within the Health Board
• Good communication skills, approachable. Must be able to communicate effectively with small groups as well as individuals
• Must be able to undertake duties of the post, Good organisational skills with a flexible approach to work, Proven organisational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills with patients, relatives, and other members of the multidisciplinary team alike
• Demonstrate empathy and understanding to others
• Demonstrate effective non-verbal communication skills i.e. effective listening skills, positive body language
• Demonstrate an excellent standard of written communication skills/ literacy
• Demonstrate excellent standard of Record Keeping in line with the NMC/HCPC Standards of Record Keeping Document
• Demonstrate a positive and caring attitude to all patients, relatives and members of staff in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to cope under pressure, Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
• A working knowledge of gastroenterology nursing experience
• Effective teaching/supervisory and leadership skills

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.