Job overview

The post holder will be an experienced practitioner in endoscopy/ gastroenterology nursing and possess specialist knowledge and skill relating to their own area of work.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of patient care with emphasis on safety, communication and education in health promotion during their stay in the endoscopy unit.

The post holder will be responsible for using their skills, knowledge and experience to promote a holistic and evidence based approach to patient care. 

The post holder will assist the unit manager to help with the implementation of specialist policies and procedures for the endoscopy unit, which will ensure the highest standards of patient care within existing/current resources and which will ensure the highest standards and values and behaviours of CTMUHB.

The post holder will lead the service in Pre-Assessment and outreach for Endoscopy and ERCP.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Unit Manager in the day to day running of the unit, maintaining a high standard of clinical monitoring, education and specialist advice for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures.

They will deputies in the absence of the Unit Manager and promote effective team working, by utilising managerial, supervisory and supportive skills, for the smooth running of the endoscopy unit.

Pre-assessment and outreach for Endoscopy and ERCP.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information. 

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.