Job summary Working as part of the Endoscopy Department team assist in the delivery of a high standard of care to patients undergoing Endoscopic procedures, acting in a professional manner at all times. Be able to communicate in a manner that is understood and always in a polite and respectful manner. Enable patients to meet all their personal needs in accordance with individual preferences and clinical need. Ensure that the patients comfort and dignity is respected at all times. Assist in the movement of patients to ensure maximum comfort and safety at all times. Assist in maintaining specialised endoscopic equipment in good working order, identify any faults in the equipment and report to the Registered Nurse. Assist in ensuring that the department area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with UHB Policies. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic HCSW into a Band 3 role within Endoscopy. Endoscopy is a fast moving sometimes unpredictable environment, allowing individuals to progress and gain competencies within this specialised area. The unit is progressive, providing both upper and lower GI and Bronchoscopy services, together with a Bowel screening programme service. Training will be provided, allowing the right individual to develop required both specific patient care and non patient skills regarding maintenance and care of specialised endoscopes and equipment. 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 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Cwm Taf Morgannwg yn rhan o deulu GIG Cymru. Mae ein Bwrdd Iechyd yn darparu gofal iechyd sylfaenol, eilaidd a chymunedol ynghyd gwasanaethau lles i tua 450,000 o bobl sy'n byw mewn tair sir: Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr, Merthur Tydful a Rhondda Cynon Taf. Rydyn ni'n byw yn l ein gwerthoedd craidd: Rydyn ni'n gwrando, yn dysgu ac yn gwella Rydyn ni'n trin pawb pharch Rydyn ni i gyd yn gweithio fel un tm Rydyn ni'n gyflogwr lleol balch; mae tua 80% o'n gweithlu o 15,000 yn byw o fewn ein rhanbarth. O ganlyniad, nid enaid y sefydliad yn unig y mae ein staff yn ei gynrychioli, ond y cymunedau amrywiol rydyn ni'n eu gwasanaethu. 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 Education/Qualifications/Training Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Good literacy & Numeracy skills Good IT and Keyboard skills Evidence of engagement with personal and professional development Desirable Previous experience with endoscopes Experieince Essential Working as part of a team and on own initiative Previous experience working in endoscopy unit Experience with audit process including understanding GRS and JAG Working to list demands and being able to prioritise accordingly Skills Essential Good intrerpersonal and communicatrion skills Excellent customer care Analytical skills with accurate data input Desirable IV cannulation and venepuncture Level 3 Speaking & Listening in Welsh Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Good literacy & Numeracy skills Good IT and Keyboard skills Evidence of engagement with personal and professional development Desirable Previous experience with endoscopes Experieince Essential Working as part of a team and on own initiative Previous experience working in endoscopy unit Experience with audit process including understanding GRS and JAG Working to list demands and being able to prioritise accordingly Skills Essential Good intrerpersonal and communicatrion skills Excellent customer care Analytical skills with accurate data input Desirable IV cannulation and venepuncture Level 3 Speaking & Listening in Welsh 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. 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.. 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. 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.. Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Endoscopy RGH Royal Glamorgan Hospital Llantrisant CF72 8XR Employer's website