Job summary
The range of assigned tasks will be carried out with the highest standard to support and enable registered nursing staff to provide patient care, which reflects the quality standards, values and behaviours of the University Health Board.
Support the delivery of a comprehensive nursing service including chronic disease management, public health nursing and first contact nursing in prison premises and in cell care to coordinate the care needs of patients.
Support the Nurse Manager in developing the Nursing Service.
The bank worker is responsible for the delivery of nursing services to the practice population.
They will be supervised and supported by senior nurses within the service, and they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring chronic conditions.
Main duties of the job
The bank worker will be responsible for ensuring that all resources within that area are used to an optimum effect.
Participate in responsibility for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed, and meet the UHB requirements contained in the Health & Safety Policy.
Responsible for administering medication in accordance with RCN guidance.
Responsible for the management of the patient/client in clinical settings.
Respond to medical emergencies promptly and to ensure that emergency equipment is conveyed to the scene.
Participate in supporting and supervising new/less experienced staff i.e. registered nurses, student nurses and health care support workers.
Be responsible for providing accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client in accordance with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping, and the Data Protection Act.
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
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/or Knowledge
Essential
- UK NMC Registered Nurse (Adult). Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary team working. Working knowledge of clinical governance. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Diploma in Chronic Conditions. Understanding of primary care services and the GMS contract.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the care of patients presenting with chronic conditions. Experience of sharing good practice with the team and influencing the practice of others including decision making regarding the most appropriate treatment and care which may be multifaceted and complex Experience of recent effective team working. Experience of applying the principles of Clinical Governance within Practice.
Desirable
- Understanding of Primary Care in a prison setting. Experience of educating patients in the management of their condition, including lifestyle advice. Experience of mentoring student nurses. Teaching and assessing experience.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of maintaining clinical knowledge and skills. Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code. Excellent communication skills. Able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills. Time management skills. Effective team player with ability to develop potential in others.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh. Ability to demonstrate good standard of record keeping in line with NMC requirements. Teaching skills.
Values
Essential
- Promote and uphold the values and behaviours of the host organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- UK NMC Registered Nurse (Adult). Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary team working. Working knowledge of clinical governance. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Diploma in Chronic Conditions. Understanding of primary care services and the GMS contract.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the care of patients presenting with chronic conditions. Experience of sharing good practice with the team and influencing the practice of others including decision making regarding the most appropriate treatment and care which may be multifaceted and complex Experience of recent effective team working. Experience of applying the principles of Clinical Governance within Practice.
Desirable
- Understanding of Primary Care in a prison setting. Experience of educating patients in the management of their condition, including lifestyle advice. Experience of mentoring student nurses. Teaching and assessing experience.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of maintaining clinical knowledge and skills. Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code. Excellent communication skills. Able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills. Time management skills. Effective team player with ability to develop potential in others.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh. Ability to demonstrate good standard of record keeping in line with NMC requirements. Teaching skills.
Values
Essential
- Promote and uphold the values and behaviours of the host organisation.
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).
