Endoscopy Practitioner in Brecon
4 weeks ago
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time 37.5 hours per week)
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.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated Endoscopy Practitioner 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.
Working for our organisation
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: There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC/HCPC registration with Degree / Diploma or relevant professional qualification
- Evidence of current professional development
- Knowledge of gastroenterology nursing and caring for this group of patients
- Up to date portfolio and evidence of professional development
- Knowledge of general medical conditions
Desirable criteria
- Experience within the acute medical/ surgical setting
Experience
Essential criteria
- Some post registration experience preferably within the gastroenterology field
- Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of audit and research. Ability to gather data within sphere of responsibility
- Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post i.e. individual patient and ward documentation
- Working knowledge of clinical governance procedure
- Organisational, interpersonal and operational skills needed for post i.e. management of resources i.e. planning and delivery of direct patient care
Desirable criteria
- Ability to plan care of patients pre and post endoscopy procedures
- Experience of endoscopy/ gastroenterology units
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Proven organisational and time management skills
- Proven teaching skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team alike and has an 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
- Effective teaching/ supervisory and leadership skills
- 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 criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
- A working knowledge of gastroenterology nursing experience
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
Essential criteria
- 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
- Must be able to undertake duties of the post
- Successful DBS Check
Desirable criteria
- Good organisational skills with a flexible approach to work
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