Endoscopy Staff Nurse

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Wales is seeking a qualified nurse to provide direct patient care during endoscopic procedures. The successful candidate will assist endoscopists and ensure patient safety and dignity throughout the process. Key responsibilities include operational management of the Endoscopy Unit when needed and participation in the on-call rota. Applicants must possess a Band 5 nursing qualification and demonstrate effective communication skills. This role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Leading pension scheme

Generous leave

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Must hold a Band 5 nursing qualification and related competencies.
• Desirable: experience or training in endoscopic procedures.
• Effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during endoscopic procedures.
• Assist the endoscopist during all aspects of endoscopy.
• Manage the Endoscopy Unit in absence of the unit sister.

Skills

Effective communication with patients and staff

Positive attitude to nursing care

Support recruitment and training initiatives

Education

Band 5 nursing qualification

Job description

About the role

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. The post holder will assist the endoscopist and support patients, with emphasis on patient safety and dignity during all aspects of endoscopy procedures. The post holder will ensure efficient communication and education in health promotion which reflects the quality standards and mission of the University Health Board. In the absence of the unit sister/deputy sister the post holder may have responsibility for the operational management of the Endoscopy Unit. On completion of competencies the post holder may be required to contribute to the out of hours on call rota to support consultant staff managing emergency care of patients deemed by the on-call consultant to require intervention.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during endoscopic procedures, ensuring safety and dignity.
• Assist the endoscopist and support patients during all aspects of endoscopy.
• Ensure efficient communication and education in health promotion.
• Operate the Endoscopy Unit in the absence of the unit sister/deputy sister.
• Contribute to the out‑of‑hours on-call rota to support consultant staff managing emergency care.
• Carry out all relevant nursing care and maintain smooth running of lists.
• Assist with liaison to other departments and wards.

Qualifications & requirements

• Band 5 nursing qualification and related competencies.
• Experience or training in endoscopic procedures is desirable.
• Positive attitude to providing a high standard of nursing care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Willingness to support recruitment, training and quality improvement initiatives.

Welsh skills

• Welsh speaking and listening skills at Level 3 (CEFR B2) or above are desirable but not essential.

Benefits & Working conditions

• Living Wage Employer.
• Leading pension scheme.
• Generous leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Access to ongoing learning and development.

About CTM

We are a leading NHS organisation in South Wales, part of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. We operate three district general hospitals and several community facilities, serving approximately 450,000 people across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf. Our values are to listen, learn, improve; treat everyone with respect; and work together as one team.