Job summary
Be Vital (#BeVital) - Discover your amazing new career in Endoscopy now!
Endoscopy services in Cardiff & Vale are expanding and we are offering exciting opportunities to work in our team.
We service a full range of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy including complex procedures, Bowel Screening Wales, Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA), also Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy. We are also actively working towards securing accreditation through the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy as high-quality gastrointestinal endoscopy service.
To work in our team, you'll need to demonstrate the core values as set out by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Kind and caring, Respectful, Trust and integrity, Personal responsibility.
These ambitious expansion plans in our Endoscopy Services offer excellent recruitment opportunities.You will be at the heart of everything we do, ensuring the patient receives the best possible care. In turn we will provide you with a friendly and supportive team as well as a full induction programme and an individual personal development plan to guide your career within your chosen role.
We champion staff in academic learning, supported by proactive educational teams throughout the UHB, enabling staff to maximise their potential in providing safe and effective care.
Newly qualified staff will receive a supernumerary period to help you adapt to your new ward and role as a registered nurse.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high standards of care to patients before, during and after procedures +/- conscious sedation. Care will be in keeping with the philosophies and operational policies of the Health Board.
Act in such a manner to safeguard the interest of patients in your care.
Follow the nursing process of assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients considering their physical; psychological, social and spiritual needs.
To escalate concerns about a patient's condition/deterioration to the most appropriate professional.
Be aware of the legal requirement concerning the prescribing, control, security and administration of medication.
Ability to delegate tasks to a range of staff. Awareness of Deprivation of Liberty safeguards, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act and the ability to raise safeguarding concerns as appropriate.
Ability to completed observations of patients in your care and ability to recognise deterioration.
Promote a positive image of the UHB at all times, acting as an ambassador/role model for the organisation and the nursing profession.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
Other Requirements
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Flexible in approach to work
- Able to work to under pressure
- Punctual
- Enthusiastic
- Assertive and positive attitude
- Pleasant disposition
- Caring nature
- Positive change agent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of professional nursing issues
- Teaching skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Organised time management
- Able to use initiative
- A willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- IT skills
- Awareness of audit & research
- Analytical skills
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Understanding of professional nursing issues
Desirable
- Depending on previous experience the candidate may be expected to supervise junior staff
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the NMC
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- All staff are expected to take responsibility for their own continual personal development
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Flexible in approach to work
- Able to work to under pressure
- Punctual
- Enthusiastic
- Assertive and positive attitude
- Pleasant disposition
- Caring nature
- Positive change agent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of professional nursing issues
- Teaching skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Organised time management
- Able to use initiative
- A willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- IT skills
- Awareness of audit & research
- Analytical skills
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Understanding of professional nursing issues
Desirable
- Depending on previous experience the candidate may be expected to supervise junior staff
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with the NMC
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- All staff are expected to take responsibility for their own continual personal development
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.
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.
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).
