Endoscopy Practitioner: Patient-Centric Day Surgery Leader

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

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.