Job summary We have an exciting opportunity within our busy Endoscopy unit here at Nevill Hall Hospital. There is a medium term plan for cross site cover and on-call. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, motivated team player who is looking for a new challenge where they will be able to learn skills working right throughout the suite. This would include pre-assessment of patients, working in the endoscopy rooms right through to recovering patients and safe discharge. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills. We are committed to your professional development here at Aneurin Bevan University Health board. Main duties of the job Carry out all relevant forms of nursing care. Demonstrating a positive attitude to providing a quality service. Provide a high standard of nursing care within the department, assist with Endoscopic and radiological procedures, liaise with other departments and wards to maintain smooth running of lists. Deliver a systematic approach to patient care. Take responsibility for personal development and education including in service training. Maintenance and care of endoscopes, implementing the BSG guidelines. Develop professional/working relationships with multidisciplinary team members To be competent in the care and monitoring of the sedated patient. Participate in monitoring and evaluation of standards of care within the Endoscopy Department. To provide specialised endoscopy nursing care to a high standard. To assist Endoscopist in procedures involving exposure to body fluids and tissue. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-NMR215-0525 Job locations Nevill Hall Hospital Brecon Road Abergavenny NP7 7EG 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 The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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 The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Registered General Nurse (RGN) NMC Registered OR Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) HCPC registered Experience Essential Medical or Theatre Experience as a qualified or in a student role Current professional issues Desirable Endoscopy experience Values Essential Good written and IT skills Able to work under pressure Patient and Public focussed Caring and empathetic Adopts a flexible approach to work and shift patterns Prepared to be accountable for own practice Professionally assertive. Must be willing to act as a patient's advocate in communications with other Healthcare Professionals Demonstrates awareness of professional limitations Willingness to show initiative and self-directed learning Other Essential Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly. Anything else not covered above. Aptitude and Abilities Essential Good communication skills Knowledge of current issues in health care Knowledge of research and its application in practice Efficient use of equipment and materials Comprehensive knowledge of ABUHB policy and procedures Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Registered General Nurse (RGN) NMC Registered OR Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) HCPC registered Experience Essential Medical or Theatre Experience as a qualified or in a student role Current professional issues Desirable Endoscopy experience Values Essential Good written and IT skills Able to work under pressure Patient and Public focussed Caring and empathetic Adopts a flexible approach to work and shift patterns Prepared to be accountable for own practice Professionally assertive. Must be willing to act as a patient's advocate in communications with other Healthcare Professionals Demonstrates awareness of professional limitations Willingness to show initiative and self-directed learning Other Essential Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly. Anything else not covered above. Aptitude and Abilities Essential Good communication skills Knowledge of current issues in health care Knowledge of research and its application in practice Efficient use of equipment and materials Comprehensive knowledge of ABUHB policy and procedures Desirable Ability to speak Welsh 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Nevill Hall Hospital Brecon Road Abergavenny NP7 7EG Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Nevill Hall Hospital Brecon Road Abergavenny NP7 7EG Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Nevill Hall Hospital, Brecon Road, NP7 7EG Abergavenny, United Kingdom