Endoscopy Staff Nurse/ODP (PCH)

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Full time
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 effective and efficient control of stock levels, with regard to cost and expiry dates. 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.

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

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 the lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos

Merthyr Tydfil

CF479DT

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