Job summary
As part of the role, you will be expected to work within the main recovery area in Grange University Health Board (GUH) to support the emergency service.
Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner - Ambulatory CEPOD GUH
We are looking for highly motivated Ambulatory CEPOD Nurses / Practitioners to join our versatile Theatre team.
Newly appointed candidates will undertake a comprehensive training programme supported by our designated theatre Practice Educator.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This is a Monday to Friday service to cover CEPOD day cases and support other theatre departments within ABUHB. The department will undertake both emergency and elective procedures, covering General Surgery, ENT, Vascular, Obstetrics, Max Fax, Gynaecology, CEPOD and Trauma.
Newly appointed candidates will undertake a comprehensive training programme supported by our designated theatre Practice Educator.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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 speciality 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.
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered (RSCN) holding current registration with NMC Or Registered ODP with HCPC
Desirable
- Degree / Diploma qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a band 5 in a surgical environment
- Evidence of further development in line with NMC requirements Safeguarding
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within ABUHB to support other sites when needed.
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children's Barred List check
Desirable
- Informed consent guidelines Surgical safety procedures and guidelines NATSSIPS/LOCSSIPS
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good liaison, negotiating, motivational, empathic skills.
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work IT literacy and numeracy
- Able to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised and evidence -based care
- Good organisational skills Excellent communication skills. This will include providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Resilience and desire to continuously improve service provision
Desirable
- ILS
- Appreciation of audit and research methodologies Able to demonstrate a problem-solving approach
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Welsh Language Skills are essential at level 4 or 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered (RSCN) holding current registration with NMC Or Registered ODP with HCPC
Desirable
- Degree / Diploma qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a band 5 in a surgical environment
- Evidence of further development in line with NMC requirements Safeguarding
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within ABUHB to support other sites when needed.
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children's Barred List check
Desirable
- Informed consent guidelines Surgical safety procedures and guidelines NATSSIPS/LOCSSIPS
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good liaison, negotiating, motivational, empathic skills.
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work IT literacy and numeracy
- Able to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised and evidence -based care
- Good organisational skills Excellent communication skills. This will include providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Resilience and desire to continuously improve service provision
Desirable
- ILS
- Appreciation of audit and research methodologies Able to demonstrate a problem-solving approach
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Welsh Language Skills are essential at level 4 or 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in 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.
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).
