Endoscopy Nurse - Rotational RGH/GUH

Job summary

The range of assigned tasks will be carried out with the highest standard and in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct to support and enable registered nursing staff to provide patient care, which reflects the quality standards and mission of the Health Board.

Support the delivery of a comprehensive nursing service including Palliative Care. To contribute to the provision of health care to the people of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board catchment area by assessing, planning and implementing care for a defined group ofpatients. To provide advice and record details of all necessary interactions. To ensure safe clinically effective care and nursing procedures are carried out and to provide clinical supervision and mentorship to other staff members and pre-registration students.The post holder is responsible for the delivery of basic nursing services to the population.Supervised and supported by the multi-disciplinary team within the ward.They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.The role will involve flexible working and travelling as appropriate to the needs of the service in consultation with the post holder and in accordance with Local Service Agreements.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated Registered Nurses who have the ability to work both on their own initiative as well as within a team and who are interested in developing their own clinical practice and skills.

We are able to provide structured training, mentorship and support, offering excellent development opportunities to gain experience and clinical knowledge to meet the Welsh Endoscopy incorporating JETS e-portfolio and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board competencies. Education is strongly supported and you will be encouraged to attend relevant courses and training conferences to support your continual professional development whilst ensuring a high standard of patient care delivery, to include the decontamination of endoscopes.

This is an exciting time for Endoscopy services within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, with an additional theatre at The Grange University Hospital near Cwmbran, which opened in 2020 and additional four planned theatres here at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport.

About us

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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.