Job Summary
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 efficient 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.
On completion of competencies the post holder may be required to 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.
Main duties of the job
A part time permanent band 5 post has arisen in the Endoscopy Department at the Princess of Wales Hospital. The endoscopy department is working towards JAG accreditation and requires the post holder to provide a high standard of nursing care within the department, assisting with Endoscopic procedures and liaising with other departments and wards to maintain smooth running of lists. The responsibilities of the post holder also include carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care, demonstrating a positive attitude to providing a quality service.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). We don't need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below.
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.
Details
Date posted
24 June 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
Part-time
Reference number
110-NMR279-0625
Job locations
Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
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
First Level Registration
Essential
* Currently Registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council with full registration
Experience in an acute setting
Essential
* Evidence of experience in an acute hospital setting
Desirable
* Recent Endoscopy experience
Extended skills
Desirable
* Motivated to perform extended skills -cannualtion/venepuncture/IV drug administration
* Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 (B2)
CPD
Essential
* Evidence of CPD to meet NMC revalidation requirements
Knowledge of Endoscopy
Essential
* Demonstrates knowledge of current Endoscopy guidelines and standards.
Person Specification
First Level Registration
Essential
* Demonstrates knowledge of current Endoscopy guidelines and standards.
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
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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