Job overview

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: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.