Endoscopy Staff Nurse/ODP

Temple B'nai Abraham; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking an experienced professional to ensure high standards of direct patient care in endoscopic procedures. The role involves assisting medical staff, managing patient caseloads, and supporting junior staff, emphasizing patient safety and dignity. This position offers a dynamic work environment within the NHS, requiring weekend shifts on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

• Ensure provision of high standard patient care.
• Assist Endoscopist and support patients.
• Effective communication and education in health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of patients under supervision.
• Maintain standards of patient care.
• Support and supervise junior staff.
• Provide accurate and concise patient records.
• Liaise with clinical specialists for patient requirements.

Job description

Overview

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 be required to assist the Endoscopist and support patients, with emphasis on patient safety and dignity during all aspects of endoscopy procedures.

The post holder will ensure effective 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.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed and meet the organisation's requirements in accordance with agreed protocols.

As part of the South East Regional Endoscopy plan, the post holder may be expected to work across sites (Royal Glamorgan Hospital / Princess of Wales Hospital) or cross-boundary work in the neighbouring Powys Health board.

Working week is over 7 days and the post holder will be expected to be allocated on weekend shifts and appropriate days off will be allocated during the week on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the management of a caseload of patients under the supervision of the person in charge of the Endoscopy Department and occasionally the department and its resources during their period of duty.
• Be responsible for maintaining the standards of patient care set by the ward/department.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed.
• Be responsible for the support and supervision of junior staff.
• Be responsible for providing accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client.
• Liaise with the appropriate Clinical Specialists i.e. Doctors and Clinical Nurse Specialists in relation to individual patient requirements.
• Maintain all equipment in good working order to ensure maximum efficiency and to minimise cost. To ensure effective and efficient control of stock levels, with regard to cost and expiry dates.
• 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. The post-holder will be supported by an experienced Endoscopy nurse whilst training, but on completion of competencies the post-holder will be independent.

Core Values

• We listen, learn and improve.
• We treat everyone with respect.
• We all work together as one team.

Employer

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Other Information

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This does not mean essential; while the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn't fluency, just speaking & listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.