NHS

Endoscopy Practitioner


Pay30,420.00 - 37,030.00 / year
LocationBrecon/Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: H9070-25-0274?language=en&page=180&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are looking for highly motivated Endoscopy Practitioners to join our Day Surgery and Endoscopy Units at Brecon and Llandrindod Hospital. The role involves assisting the endoscopists during procedures and specialised patient care before, during and after the procedure. You will also be admitting and discharging the patients and the successful applicants base will be Brecon Hospital.

      Excellent communication skills are required to work within the department, to ensure effective working relationships so that we can deliver a high standard of patient care to Powys patients locally. The unit also supports the training of clinical endoscopists and other training opportunities can be explored.

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

      Main duties of the job

      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. Assist the Endoscopist and support patients, with emphasis on patient safety and dignity during all aspects of endoscopy procedures. The Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit is practitioner led when working in areas such as pre-assessment, discharge, and management of post discharge problems with the facilities to link with the visiting Endoscopists, Consultants, Anaesthetists, Patient Services and out of hours services. The post will also link with the Outpatients department to ensure continuity of patient pathway.

      About us

      Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

      As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

      To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

      Details

      Date posted

      13 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      070-NMR073-0525

      Job locations

      Brecon Hospital

      Cerrigcochion Road

      Brecon

      LD3 7NS


      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.

      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
      • Evidence of current professional development
      • Knowledge of general medical conditions

      Desirable

      • Experience within the acute medical/ surgical setting
      • Knowledge of gastroenterology nursing and caring for this group of patients

      Experience

      Essential

      • Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team
      • Working knowledge of clinical governance procedure
      • Knowledge of audit and research. Ability to gather data within sphere of responsibility
      • Organisational, interpersonal and operational skills needed for post i.e., management of resources, planning and delivery of direct patient care
      • Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post i.e., individual patient and ward documentation

      Desirable

      • Experience of endoscopy/gastroenterology units
      • Ability to plan care of patients pre and post endoscopy procedures

      Aptitude and Abilities

      Essential

      • Proven organisational and time management skills
      • Excellent verbal communication skills with patients, relatives, and other members of the multidisciplinary team alike
      • Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others
      • Ability to demonstrate effective non-verbal communication skills i.e. effective listening skills, positive body language
      • Ability to demonstrate an excellent standard of written communication skills/ literacy
      • Ability to demonstrate excellent standard of Record Keeping in line with the NMC/HCPC Standards of Record Keeping Document
      • Able to demonstrate a positive and caring attitude to all patients, relatives and members of staff in a calm and professional manner
      • Able to demonstrate the ability to cope under pressure

      Desirable

      • Ability to speak Welsh
      • A working knowledge of gastroenterology nursing experience
      • Effective teaching/supervisory and leadership skills

      Values

      Essential

      • Demonstrate PTHB Values

      Other

      Essential

      • Ability to work at different sites within the Health Board
      • Good communication skills, approachable. Must be able to communicate effectively with small groups as well as individuals
      • Must be able to undertake duties of the post

      Desirable

      • Good organisational skills with a flexible approach to work
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • NMC/HCPC registration
      • Evidence of current professional development
      • Knowledge of general medical conditions

      Desirable

      • Experience within the acute medical/ surgical setting
      • Knowledge of gastroenterology nursing and caring for this group of patients

      Experience

      Essential

      • Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team
      • Working knowledge of clinical governance procedure
      • Knowledge of audit and research. Ability to gather data within sphere of responsibility
      • Organisational, interpersonal and operational skills needed for post i.e., management of resources, planning and delivery of direct patient care
      • Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post i.e., individual patient and ward documentation

      Desirable

      • Experience of endoscopy/gastroenterology units
      • Ability to plan care of patients pre and post endoscopy procedures

      Aptitude and Abilities

      Essential

      • Proven organisational and time management skills
      • Excellent verbal communication skills with patients, relatives, and other members of the multidisciplinary team alike
      • Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others
      • Ability to demonstrate effective non-verbal communication skills i.e. effective listening skills, positive body language
      • Ability to demonstrate an excellent standard of written communication skills/ literacy
      • Ability to demonstrate excellent standard of Record Keeping in line with the NMC/HCPC Standards of Record Keeping Document
      • Able to demonstrate a positive and caring attitude to all patients, relatives and members of staff in a calm and professional manner
      • Able to demonstrate the ability to cope under pressure

      Desirable

      • Ability to speak Welsh
      • A working knowledge of gastroenterology nursing experience
      • Effective teaching/supervisory and leadership skills

      Values

      Essential

      • Demonstrate PTHB Values

      Other

      Essential

      • Ability to work at different sites within the Health Board
      • Good communication skills, approachable. Must be able to communicate effectively with small groups as well as individuals
      • Must be able to undertake duties of the post

      Desirable

      • Good organisational skills with a flexible approach to work

      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 (Opens in a new tab).

      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 (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      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 (Opens in a new tab).

      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 (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Powys Teaching Health Board

      Address

      Brecon Hospital

      Cerrigcochion Road

      Brecon

      LD3 7NS


      Employer's website

      https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Powys Teaching Health Board

      Address

      Brecon Hospital

      Cerrigcochion Road

      Brecon

      LD3 7NS


      Employer's website

      https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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