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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
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This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity within our busy Endoscopy unit here at Nevill Hall Hospital. There is a medium term plan for cross site cover and on-call.
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, motivated team player who is looking for a new challenge where they will be able to learn skills working right throughout the suite. This would include pre-assessment of patients, working in the endoscopy rooms right through to recovering patients and safe discharge.
You will need excellent communication and organisational skills.
We are committed to your professional development here at Aneurin Bevan University Health board.
Main duties of the job
Carry out all relevant forms of nursing care.
Demonstrating a positive attitude to providing a quality service.
Provide a high standard of nursing care within the department, assist with Endoscopic and radiological procedures, liaise with other departments and wards to maintain smooth running of lists.
Deliver a systematic approach to patient care.
Take responsibility for personal development and education including in service training.
Maintenance and care of endoscopes, implementing the BSG guidelines. Develop professional/working relationships with multidisciplinary team members
To be competent in the care and monitoring of the sedated patient. Participate in monitoring and evaluation of standards of care within the Endoscopy Department.
To provide specialised endoscopy nursing care to a high standard.
To assist Endoscopist in procedures involving exposure to body fluids and tissue.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
1. Registered General Nurse (RGN) NMC Registered OR Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) HCPC registered
Experience
2. Medical or Theatre Experience as a qualified or in a student role
3. Current professional issues
Desirable criteria
4. Endoscopy experience
Values
5. Good written and IT skills
6. Able to work under pressure
7. Patient and Public focussed
8. Caring and empathetic
9. Adopts a flexible approach to work and shift patterns
10. Prepared to be accountable for own practice
11. Professionally assertive. Must be willing to act as a patient’s advocate in communications with other Healthcare Professionals
12. Demonstrates awareness of professional limitations
13. Willingness to show initiative and self-directed learning
Other
14. Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly. Anything else not covered above.
Aptitude and Abilities
15. Good communication skills
16. Knowledge of current issues in health care
17. Knowledge of research and its application in practice
18. Efficient use of equipment and materials
19. Comprehensive knowledge of ABUHB policy and procedures
Desirable criteria
20. Ability to speak Welsh
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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