Endoscopy Practitioner (Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner)

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Llanelli seeks a highly motivated registered nurse/ODP for the Endoscopy Unit. This role involves pre-, peri- and post-procedure patient care, collaboration with medical professionals, and opportunities for specialized training in gastroenterology. Ideal candidates have current registration and bilingual abilities are valued. The unit supports skill development with training programs.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP with current registration.
• Desirable Welsh language skills; both English and Welsh speakers are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering pre-, peri- and post-procedure care to patients.
• Work alongside Gastroenterologists, Surgeons, Nurse Endoscopists.
• Participate in endoscopy training courses for skills development.

Education

Registered nurse or ODP (Operating Department Practitioner) with current registration

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse/ODP to join the Endoscopy Unit at Prince Philip 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.

Endoscopy can offer support and training to gain knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, including understanding 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, 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.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP (Operating Department Practitioner) with current registration
• Desirable Welsh language skills; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Additional information

• Interviews to be held on 23/09/2025.
• The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace bilingualism and enhance patient and service user experiences.
• Welsh language provision: the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable. If you do not meet the Welsh language requirements, learning options and support are available during employment.
• Hywel Dda University Health Board serves Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and bordering counties with over 13,000 staff and a range of services.
• We operate four main hospitals, five community hospitals, two integrated care centres, 47 general practices and extensive other services. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; Welsh applications are not treated less favourably than English ones.

Additional employment and sponsorship

If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details, including sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).

To work in the UK, non-UK/non-RoI nationals require sponsorship to obtain a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates should assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs may be reduced and the Immigration Health Surcharge may not apply.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1 April 2025 where applicable.