Job summary It is an exciting opportunity to join and lead our Endoscopy Pre-assessment service. It is a relatively "young" service and first in Wales to provide this type of care to our patients. You will manage the skill mix of the nursing team and other resources effectively for the delivery of a high standard, safe and efficient care of patients booked for endoscopy procedures. The post holder will work with the multi-disciplinary teams, including Endoscopy sisters, Waiting list, GP's and Consultants. As the Nurse Joint Advisory Group (JAG) Lead, the post holder will oversee the JAG accreditation pathway from start-to-finish, ensuringthat the assessment process is managed efficiently and to high quality standards across all units in the Health Board. You will lead on the provision of expert advice in relation to the required JAG standards, e.g. management of audits, guidelines, SOP's, patient leaflets and service improvement. interviews to be held on 30/04/25 Main duties of the job Responsible for effective and efficient patient care delivery for Pre-assessment service across the Health Board at designated health Board site. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and you will be able to provide clinical leadership, act as a mentor and role model, manage complex patient care, and lead the pre-assessment Endoscopy service. Provide expert clinical advice regarding pre operative optimisation of patient's peri - operative care, linking with endoscopists and clinicians to promote a teamwork culture. Provide clinical, managerial and professional leadership to all staff within the Pre-assessment service. Supporting the wider team with the delivery of their projects as well as contributing to the development of policies and procedures. The post holder will oversee the JAG accreditation pathway from start-to-finish, ensuring that the assessment process is managed efficiently and to high quality standards across all 4units in the Health Board. Lead on the provision of expert advice and leadership relating tonursing matters for JAG. Keep up to date with any new guidance in terms of the JAG accreditation programme. Represent and be an ambassador for the Endoscopy Units acrossHywel Dda University Health Board. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-NMR119-0425 Job locations Glangwili General Hospital Carmarthen S31 2AF Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential RGN Level 1, Current NMC Registration BSc in Health Related Subject / willing to work towards Specific clinical training/education related to Pre Assessment Relevant specialist management qualifications to postgraduate diploma level Awareness of current changes to preregistration education Personnel management knowledge Budgetary understanding Health & Safety/Risk Knowledge Evidence of professional development Clinical governance understanding Knowledge of the JAG processes and National Policies relating to Endoscopy to include National Endoscopy Programme (NEP), Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), Welsh Association for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (WAGE) and British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) Knowledge of JETS and how this fits into the nursing agenda and portfolio completed Has completed Endo 1,2 and 3 courses Desirable Nurse prescribing Qualification IOSHH BSG Clinical or Nursing membership Management Qualification. E.g. ILM / RCN Leadership programme Clinical Leadership Qualification Level 3 -Violence training Experience Essential Post-registration experience in a relevant field Management /Leadership experience Evidenced knowledge of RTT targets Experience of working in Endoscopy environment that has JAG accreditation Desirable Willing to undertake Leadership development initiatives Specific clinical training/education to Endoscopy nursing Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential RGN Level 1, Current NMC Registration BSc in Health Related Subject / willing to work towards Specific clinical training/education related to Pre Assessment Relevant specialist management qualifications to postgraduate diploma level Awareness of current changes to preregistration education Personnel management knowledge Budgetary understanding Health & Safety/Risk Knowledge Evidence of professional development Clinical governance understanding Knowledge of the JAG processes and National Policies relating to Endoscopy to include National Endoscopy Programme (NEP), Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), Welsh Association for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (WAGE) and British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) Knowledge of JETS and how this fits into the nursing agenda and portfolio completed Has completed Endo 1,2 and 3 courses Desirable Nurse prescribing Qualification IOSHH BSG Clinical or Nursing membership Management Qualification. E.g. ILM / RCN Leadership programme Clinical Leadership Qualification Level 3 -Violence training Experience Essential Post-registration experience in a relevant field Management /Leadership experience Evidenced knowledge of RTT targets Experience of working in Endoscopy environment that has JAG accreditation Desirable Willing to undertake Leadership development initiatives Specific clinical training/education to Endoscopy nursing Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Glangwili General Hospital Carmarthen S31 2AF Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)