Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Staff Nurses to join our Emergency & Urgent Care Team.
The busy department consists of 2 Resus Bays, 4 Majors Bays, a Minor Injuries Unit, an Ambulatory Care Unit and Clinical Decision Unit of 13 beds.
The Department is able to provide dynamic intervention for the critically ill or injured patient. The EUCC Team is strongly centred on teamwork and patient care and the staff are proud to work in a diverse and friendly supportive environment.
Various full time and part time hours available
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be required to hold an NMC Registration and provide evidence of professional development, with a desire to work in the Emergency & Urgent Care Unit.
Ideally, the candidate will have experience of working within an Acute Care Setting, however, full support and training would be given to any candidate who is motivated to join our team.
Bronglais General Hospital is situated in the coastal town of Aberystwyth along with the vibrant cosmopolitan University and National Library of Wales.
Ceredigion is one of the most beautiful and contrasting counties in the UK which boasts a wide range of traditional villages and seaside towns with busy cities within driving & rail distance. Opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, walking, sailing, windsurfing or cycling, Aberystwyth has something to offer everyone.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 25/06/24
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 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 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;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 isdesirablefor 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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 isdesirablefor 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Relevant Emergency / Post. Graduate Diploma Courses
- BSc / Diploma in Nursing / or equivalent specialised experience gained over time.
- Relevant Emergency / Short Courses / ALS /EPLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Emergency / Acute / Critical Care
- Leadership and Diplomacy
- Teaching experience/mentorship
- Focus and calm in crisis
- Effective trouble shooter
- Be aware of current activities in "Reforming Emergency Care"
- Prioritisation and organisation
- Application of specialised Emergency knowledge in practice
- Identification of crisis Clinical Governance developments
- Adherence to NMC Code of Conduct
- Venepuncture and proceeding to IV Cannulation
- Lethal Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition
- Basic Computer Skills
Desirable
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Relevant Emergency / Post. Graduate Diploma Courses
- BSc / Diploma in Nursing / or equivalent specialised experience gained over time.
- Relevant Emergency / Short Courses / ALS /EPLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Emergency / Acute / Critical Care
- Leadership and Diplomacy
- Teaching experience/mentorship
- Focus and calm in crisis
- Effective trouble shooter
- Be aware of current activities in "Reforming Emergency Care"
- Prioritisation and organisation
- Application of specialised Emergency knowledge in practice
- Identification of crisis Clinical Governance developments
- Adherence to NMC Code of Conduct
- Venepuncture and proceeding to IV Cannulation
- Lethal Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition
- Basic Computer Skills
Desirable
Language skills
Desirable
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).
