Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a new band 6 Clinical nurse to join our team of nurses within Specialist Palliative care within Y Bwthyn Newydd , Bridgend and at Y Bwthyn Royal Glamorgan Hospital . A robust induction , education and nurturing awaits the successful candidate with a keen interest in palliative care and wishing to extend their career further. You will need to be a car driver and access to a vehicle is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an individual who had good organisational skills and someone who works well within a team and also independently to care for patients and families with specialist palliative care needs.
Working as a member of a MDT it is essential to support patients and signpost to other services as required. Ensuring gold standards of care are delivered - the post holder will be delegated duties from the Band 7/ Senior Nurse for the service.
If you have the skills and interest to expand your specialist palliative care skills and knowledge further then this is the post for you. Succession planning will be part of your yearly PADR.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under direction from the band 7 CNS/ Senior Nurse assess and support patients and families with their specialist palliative care needs either in the hospital setting or in the patients home in the community.
Attend regular MDT meetings
Deliver training to other services as required.
Work closely with the Senior Nurse to ensure standards of care are met.
Act as an advocate for patients and families.
Represent the Health board as delegated for Health Board meetings.
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
Under direction from the band 7 CNS/ Senior Nurse assess and support patients and families with their specialist palliative care needs either in the hospital setting or in the patients home in the community.
Attend regular MDT meetings
Deliver training to other services as required.
Work closely with the Senior Nurse to ensure standards of care are met.
Act as an advocate for patients and families.
Represent the Health board as delegated for Health Board meetings.
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
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Palliative care post reg qualification
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential
- Qualifications or experience in this field
Experience
Essential
- Worked in community setting
Desirable
- Experience within community setting
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Palliative care post reg qualification
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential
- Qualifications or experience in this field
Experience
Essential
- Worked in community setting
Desirable
- Experience within community setting
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).
