Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our recently opened Integrated Assessment and Care Unit (IACU), providing 55 beds, at the Lakeside Building on UHW site.
IACU will provide a proactive, co-ordinated assessment unit for patients who require complex discharge planning leading to more supported and more timely manner discharge.
The unit is led by an enthusiastic Multidisciplinary Team which focusses on providing excellent, proactive care and have knowledge and expertise in discharge arrangements. The Ward Team is supported by an Integrated Discharge Team, who are also based in the IACU.
You will have the opportunity to create an active reablement environment to ensure that people are able to transfer out of hospital as quickly as possible
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment of care needs
Develop, implement and evaluate care plans
To be responsible for own group of patients
To advocate on behalf of patients to ensure the patient's voice is heard
The successful candidate will work closely with the multidisciplinary team
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
- Nursing Degree/Diploma
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a nursing environment
Desirable
- Depending on previous experience the candidate may be expected to supervise junior staff
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Teaching skills Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Organised time management Able to use initiative
- e A willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- IT skills Awareness of audit & research
- Analytical skills
special knowledge
Desirable
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Understanding of professional nursing issues
personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service Able to work under pressure
- Enthusiastic Assertive and positive attitude
- Pleasant disposition Caring nature
- Positive change agent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
- Nursing Degree/Diploma
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a nursing environment
Desirable
- Depending on previous experience the candidate may be expected to supervise junior staff
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Teaching skills Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Organised time management Able to use initiative
- e A willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- IT skills Awareness of audit & research
- Analytical skills
special knowledge
Desirable
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Understanding of professional nursing issues
personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service Able to work under pressure
- Enthusiastic Assertive and positive attitude
- Pleasant disposition Caring nature
- Positive change agent
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.
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.
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).
