Job Description

An exciting developmental opportunity has arisen for a development Nurse Practitioner who has a passion for gastroenterology medicine and who is dynamic and professional.



This role will support the current ANP in Gastroenterology Ambulatory Care Unit (GACU) at the Royal Gwent Hospital and help to develop the service in GACU across our sites, with a focus on supporting pathways for gastro patients, improving our patient experience and outcome



Travel between sites is essential.



Working alongside Annex 21

The role will include:

(not an exhaustive list)



Providing support to ward staff on the Acute Gastroenterology Ward A4 at Grange University Hospital and delivering a training element in the delivery of nursing care to Gastroenterology patients. This will ensure raised awareness of timely medication, monitoring and escalation. The combination of this will promote patient experience and outcome.

Supporting and enhancing the delivery of care at the point of contact, ensuring advanced clinical nursing input.

Supporting management and escalation of the deteriorating patient.

Providing seamless links with other nurse led services, e.g. Alcohol Liaison, IBD, Hepatology and Nutrition teams.

Acute inpatient reviews.

Supporting work within GACU Working towards front door reviews.

A full development plan will be developed to support the individual



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.



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.