Job overview
The post holder will be an experienced practitioner in endoscopy/ gastroenterology nursing and possess specialist knowledge and skill relating to their own area of work.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of patient care with emphasis on safety, communication and education in health promotion during their stay in the endoscopy unit.
The post holder will be responsible for using their skills, knowledge and experience to promote a holistic and evidence based approach to patient care.
The post holder will assist the unit manager to help with the implementation of specialist policies and procedures for the endoscopy unit, which will ensure the highest standards of patient care within existing/current resources and which will ensure the highest standards and values and behaviours of CTMUHB.
The post holder will lead the service in Pre-Assessment and outreach for Endoscopy and ERCP.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Unit Manager in the day to day running of the unit, maintaining a high standard of clinical monitoring, education and specialist advice for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures.
They will deputies in the absence of the Unit Manager and promote effective team working, by utilising managerial, supervisory and supportive skills, for the smooth running of the endoscopy unit.
Pre-assessment and outreach for Endoscopy and ERCP.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst 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 being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information.
Detailed job description and main 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
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate excellent standard of Record Keeping in line with the NMC Standards of Record Keeping Document.
Desirable
- A working knowledge of gastroenterology nursing experience.
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Knowledge of gastroenterology nursing and caring for this group of patients.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a senior Band 5 Nurse with at least sufficient experience working in an Endoscopy Unit.
Desirable
- To have worked recently within an Acute setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse.
Desirable
- To have worked within the acute Medical/ surgical setting.
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This advert is for Endoscopy - Deputy Unit Sister/Charge Nurse/ODP with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Royal Glamorgan Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Operating department practitioner role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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