Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Endoscopy Nurse
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Job Overview
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Whether you're a Band 5, Student Nurse or already qualified and looking to return to the profession, we have just the opportunity. We are looking to recruit one additional full-time nurse to our Endoscopy Unit here at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
The Endoscopy unit on the Ysbyty Gwynedd Site has moved to a 7-day service and increased our nursing staff to reflect this.
Main duties of the job
Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board has access to 8 procedure rooms across the three sites. Our procedures are varied and diverse and include diagnostics, therapeutics and surveillance, gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, PEG insertion, bronchoscopy, EBUS, ERCP, Double Balloon Enteroscopy (DBE), all delivering high quality care to our patients. What’s more, we also host the Bowel Screening Wales Programme so there is a real range of specialisms to develop your skills and experience.
To succeed, you will need to be committed to delivering high quality, patient focused care with pride and respect, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development. With recent acute NHS experience as a must, we’ll train you in our endoscopy services and along the way, you’ll be supported by our in-house endoscopy lead with access to some of the most sought after bespoke courses to progress your knowledge and experience in this field.
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In return for your skills, enthusiasm and commitment, you can expect some truly excellent development and progression opportunities and a comprehensive induction programme. You’ll also be part of a fantastic and dedicated team that supports each other and operates with consideration and dignity at all times.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr has all the right ingredients. The largest Health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
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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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable criteria
- Diploma or Degree level or willing to work towards.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience working in the gastroenterology setting
- Evidence of contribution to practice development
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Endoscopy nursing
- Evidence of Gastroenterology or Endoscopy course
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills.
- Able to present factual information
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
- Able to work in multi – disciplinary team setting
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of contributing to practice development
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
- Knowledge in relation to endoscopy practices
- Basic I.T. skills
- Welsh Speaker
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