Endoscopy Practitioner (Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner)

NHS; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated registered nurse/ODP to join the Endoscopy Unit at Glangwili General Hospital. The role includes delivering high standards of care during Endoscopy procedures and offers further professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NMC/HCPC registered nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Post-registration study and training evidence required.
• Interest in skill development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highest standards of pre, peri and post-procedure care.
• Assist in a variety of Endoscopy procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Gastroenterologists and Surgeons.

Skills

Holistic nursing care

Clinical governance

Evidence-based practice

Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Education

Current NMC/HCPC registration

Degree in Adult Nursing

Higher Education Diploma in Operating Department Practice

Teaching/Assessor qualification

Job description

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse/ODP to join the team within the Endoscopy Unit at Glangwili General Hospital.

The successful individual will work within a team assisting to deliver the highest standards of pre, peri and post-procedure care to patients undergoing a variety of Endoscopy procedures.

This busy unit can work over six days a week, offering a service to both out-patients and in-patients offering diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adults and also participates in an out of hours on call rota.

Main duties of the job

Endoscopy can offer support and training, to gain exceptional knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, inclusive of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, whilst assessing and treating a range of health conditions. Endoscopy undertakes a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS (Endoscopic Ultra Sound), bronchoscopy and Urology.

Your day will be varied spending time with Gastroenterologists, Surgeons, Nurse Endoscopists and Bowel Screening Wales practitioners. We offer a range of endoscopy training courses, from basic skills to advanced skills. All endoscopy staff follow a standard competency pathway with an allocated mentor and undertake training in accordance with their development needs.

This post offers the opportunity to further develop skills, such as, management skills, Bowel screening skills and specialist endoscopy skills, giving you a range of future prospects in nursing.

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

Interviews to be held on 23/06/2025

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job responsibilities

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

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Current NMC/ HCPC registration
• Degree in Adult Nursing / Higher Education Diploma / Degree in Operating Department Practice
• Evidence of post registration study and training
• Teaching / Assessor qualification

Experience

• Experience of providing holistic nursing care
• Interest in developing personal and professional skills
• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Implement evidence based practice
• Previous Endoscopy or Theatre experience
• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

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.

£30,420 to £37,030 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)