Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Endoscopy Nurse
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Endoscopy Nurse
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 opportunities for you. We are recruiting for an additional full-time nurse to join our Endoscopy Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
The Endoscopy Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd has expanded to a 7-day service and requires additional nursing staff to support this change.
Main Duties and Expectations
About the Role
Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board operates 8 procedure rooms across its three sites, delivering a range of services including diagnostics, therapeutic, and surveillance procedures such as:
- Gastroscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- COLONOSCOPY
- PEG insertion
- Bronchoscopy
- EBUS
- ERCP
- Double Balloon Enteroscopy (DBE)
The unit also hosts the Bowel Screening Wales Programme, providing a diverse range of specialisms to develop your skills and experience.
To thrive in this role, you must be:
- Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care with pride and respect
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate personal and professional development
A key requirement is recent acute NHS experience, as we will train you in endoscopy services. This will be supported by our in-house endoscopy lead, with access to bespoke tailored courses to enhance your knowledge and expertise.
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In return, we offer:
- Exceptional development and progression opportunities
- A comprehensive induction programme
- A dedicated and supportive team, operating with consideration and dignity.
Welsh language skills are desirable for this role. However, Welsh and English speakers are equally welcomed to apply.
About Working for Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board
Join the largest health organisation in Wales, serving around 700,000 people across North Wales. We provide a comprehensive range of services including primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital care.
Are you ready to:
- Embrace a challenge?
- Help others?
- Start fresh?
Our Framework of Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competencies keeps our team aligned, engaged, and motivated. Additionally, we are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity.
Our leadership is unwavering in its dedication to these principles.
Key Application Notes
- Important: Successful applicants will be contacted via the email account provided in the application form. Please check your email regularly.
- Applications can be submitted in Welsh. Submissions in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
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Detailed Job Description
Full job description and Person Specification can be found by applying through "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree level qualification or willingness to work towards achieving this.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in working within a gastroenterology setting
- Evidence of contribution to practice development
Desirable
- Experience in Endoscopy nursing
- Evidence of any relevant Gastroenterology or Endoscopy courses
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to present factual information clearly
- Competency in maintaining accurate patient records
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Evidence of contributing to practice development
Desirable
- Knowledge of professional and NHS-related issues
- Knowledge in endoscopy practices
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to speak Welsh
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