Job summary
The post is that of a Generic Staff Nurse and the post holder will be expected to undertake duties in a busy Maxillofacial Department across two busy District General Hospitals.
They will carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the patient/client in accordance with agreed protocols
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for maintaining accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client, in accordance with NMC Standards for Record & Record Keeping and the UHB's Patient Record Policy.
Liaise with the appropriate Clinical Specialists i.e. Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists, in relation to individual patient requirements and planned programmes of care.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
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
Be responsible for the management a group of patients, and occasionally take charge of the ward/department, and its resources for the duration of their duty.
Be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care
Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
Be responsible for the support and supervision of junior staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the management a group of patients, and occasionally take charge of the ward/department, and its resources for the duration of their duty.
Be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care
Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
Be responsible for the support and supervision of junior staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC. Registered General Nurse/ Nursing Degree.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Staff Nurse experience.
- Previous experience of working in a ward environment.
Desirable
- Taken charge of ward/department.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team.
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above
Other
Essential
- Enthusiastic. Good interpersonal skills Flexibility to meet service needs. Amenable to change as required. Ability to travel to all UHB sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC. Registered General Nurse/ Nursing Degree.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Ability to demonstrate responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Staff Nurse experience.
- Previous experience of working in a ward environment.
Desirable
- Taken charge of ward/department.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team.
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above
Other
Essential
- Enthusiastic. Good interpersonal skills Flexibility to meet service needs. Amenable to change as required. Ability to travel to all UHB sites.
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).
