Endoscopy Staff Nurse/ODP

NHS; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Wales is seeking a qualified professional to ensure high standards of patient care in endoscopy procedures. The role includes managing a patient caseload, supporting junior staff, and adhering to health regulations while working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and are encouraged to apply if they have endoscopy experience.

Qualifications

• NMC/HCPC registration required.
• Experience as a qualified or in a student role in a medical or theatre environment.
• Endoscopy experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the caseload of patients under supervision.
• Maintain patient care standards.
• Provide support and supervision for junior staff.
• Ensure policies and procedures are observed.
• Maintain equipment and manage stock levels.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Management of caseload

Record keeping

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Medical or Theatre Experience

Job description

Job Summary

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 organisations requirements in accordance with agreed protocols.

As part of the South East Regional Endoscopy plan, the post holder may be expected to work across site (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 – Rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

• 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 affective and efficient control of stock levels, with regard to cost and expiry dates.
• Working week is over 7 days – if allocated to work at weekends, days off will be given during week on a Rotational basis.
• The post holder will 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. On‑call is a 24/7 rota. The post-holder will be supported by an experienced Endoscopy nurse whilst training, but on completion of competencies will be independent

About us

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 live by our core values:

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

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

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-NMR469-1125

Job locations

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos

Merthyr Tydfil

CF479DT

Job description Job responsibilities

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 doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isnt 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.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NMC/HCPC registration
• Medical or Theatre Experience as a qualified or in a student role

Desirable

• Endoscopy experience
• To have worked within the acute Medical/ surgical setting.

Experience Essential

• Current professional issues Evidence of at least five days study having been undertaken in the past two years.

Desirable

• Experience of endoscopy/ gastroenterology units.

Skills Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos

Merthyr Tydfil

CF479DT

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/