Endoscopy Pre-assessment Nurse

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is looking for a Band 6 Nurse to join its Endoscopy Pre-Assessment team. The role involves independently reviewing patient care, managing caseloads, and coordinating high-risk patients. Candidates should have proven experience in endoscopy nursing and ideally hold a relevant diploma or degree. Fluency in Welsh is desirable. Competitive salary range from £39,263 to £47,280 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid nursing license.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
• Experience in endoscopy nursing is a must.

Responsibilities

• Review patients' care to ensure pre-operative management is completed.
• Identify high-risk patients and co-ordinate care.
• Act as a resource and advisor on pre-assessment issues.

Skills

Extensive experience of endoscopy nursing

Clinical examination skills

Patient history taking

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Diploma/Degree in nursing

Pre-operative assessment course

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic, innovative nurse with a passion for quality, safety and the drive and commitment to get it right for every patient every time?

We have an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Nurse to join the Endoscopy Pre-Assessment nursing team delivering individualised assessments across all four endoscopy suites in Hywel Dda.

Main duties of the job

Independently responsible for reviewing patients care to ensure all pre operative management care plans have been completed appropriately and the patient is fit for pending procedure.Identify patients who are deemed high risk of complications and co-ordinate care as appropriate.Manage a caseload of patients, co-ordinating care and services in order to improve the patients surgical journey.Ensure the process of reviewing care and treatment plans is robust and accurate.Work closely within the multidisciplinary team with clinical support from specialist endoscopist when required.Act as a resource and advisor to individuals and colleagues on issues relating to the pre assessment process.Support and advise pre assessment nurses in the development of nurse led pre assessment clinic in line with approved protocols.Develop and maintain competencies to enable development in practice in line with service development.

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

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

Interviews expected to be held on 22/10/2025

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 isdesirable 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

• Diploma/Degree or working towards a degree
• Taking of 12 lead ECG's
• Having undertaken a Pre-operative assessment course

Experience

• Extensive experience of endoscopy nursing
• Experience and knowledge in clinical examination skills and patient history taking
• Microsoft office

Language Skills

• 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.

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum, pro rata