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Job summary

Main area
Endoscopy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 28.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-NMR303-1025
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/10/2025 23:59
Interview date
22/10/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Endoscopy Pre-assessment Nurse

Band 6

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

Are you  an enthusiastic, dynamic, innovative nurse with a passion for quality, safety and  the drive and commitment to get it right for every patient every time?

We have an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6  Nurse to join the Endoscopy Pre-Assessment nursing team delivering individualised assessments across all four endoscopy suites in Hywel Dda. 

Main duties of the job

Independently responsible for reviewing patients care to ensure all pre operative management care plans have been completed appropriately and the patient is fit for pending procedure.
Identify patients who are deemed high risk of complications and co-ordinate care as appropriate.
Manage a caseload of patients, co-ordinating care and services in order to improve the patients surgical journey.
Ensure the process of reviewing care and treatment plans is robust and accurate.
Work closely within the multidisciplinary team with clinical support from specialist endoscopist when required.
Act as a resource and advisor to individuals and colleagues on issues relating to the pre assessment process.
Support and advise pre assessment nurses in the development of nurse led pre assessment clinic in line with approved protocols.
Develop and maintain competencies to enable development in practice in line with service development.

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

 

 

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Interviews expected to be held on 22/10/2025

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • RGN Level 1
  • Diploma/Degree or working towards a degree
  • Relevant Post graduate diploma level qualifications
Desirable criteria
  • Taking of 12 lead ECG’s
  • Phlebotomy Skills
  • Having undertaken a Pre-operative assessment course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive experience of endoscopy nursing
  • Experience and knowledge in clinical examination skills and patient history taking
Desirable criteria
  • Microsoft office

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Charlene Michael
Job title
Senior Sister Pre-assessment Endoscopy
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07815 480745
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